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 372909 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372941 epoch_slot_no: 5741 block_no: 372890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-19 05:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32a3a1950a3bd9ad10d56e998723f1ba6629397a8141ebfe816e6899e0256f5bBlock Operator
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