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 373005 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373037 epoch_slot_no: 5837 block_no: 372986 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd90a8a4dfb172221fd94587d54bb1f7520b481ec11bd77079cd4ab710820d027Block Operator
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