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 372988 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 373020 epoch_slot_no: 5820 block_no: 372969 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2017-12-19 06:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66fe7a1f96eff94df63d241e5af4b6e355ac545f7a2f5ba20b9ce94963981272Block Operator
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