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 372924 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 372956 epoch_slot_no: 5756 block_no: 372905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2783 time: 2017-12-19 05:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x804f31df51310b3b92c08bfe782f9e10abbed9799d6c16b78f4bcd6e6b3c07a8Block Operator
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