A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 372905 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372937 epoch_slot_no: 5737 block_no: 372886 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7aacd92f20e85d0107063e4f7e5f8824f3b6c697ed31edc7ac4ea5e6d565e10fBlock Operator
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