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 372949 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 372981 epoch_slot_no: 5781 block_no: 372930 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2430 time: 2017-12-19 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a2e598c5056e11744f0b53519d0c3305a294bce2761aeb05e7cf45917a23d05Block Operator
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