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 373010 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 373042 epoch_slot_no: 5842 block_no: 372991 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2308 time: 2017-12-19 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ab3746dafae2c6713ccfed0e01c153e787e501d762121f1959bbb1fa480424aBlock Operator
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