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 372963 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 372995 epoch_slot_no: 5795 block_no: 372944 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4785 time: 2017-12-19 05:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe11cce75eaea999de827c1a1f8f4fe400085e648fbb362d7310283ed432a8bdeBlock Operator
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