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 372981 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 373013 epoch_slot_no: 5813 block_no: 372962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2780 time: 2017-12-19 06:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6dad4ddadc15b8be4fef977217327d0da4e350773d4d4a5cbb228cdca32ec7cbBlock Operator
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