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 373015 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 373047 epoch_slot_no: 5847 block_no: 372996 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe5024bc18db16129221b8220eb008e9c2a75cdaed4cdc8a91ac6e8c2a5f6523Block Operator
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