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 373000 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373032 epoch_slot_no: 5832 block_no: 372981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-19 06:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4703c4fe86da265e7d523219fe6ed3feaf77077969a9d5c1ac42d512e189e223Block Operator
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