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 372990 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373022 epoch_slot_no: 5822 block_no: 372971 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-19 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa91ae9913ed98ebaa832aa19952858aab6550b233c70c1917f6b3416ed3bfc10Block Operator
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