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 373076 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 373108 epoch_slot_no: 5908 block_no: 373057 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 06:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b65009789087d66a749a0f2b346a033414411a8b00df3dcff89d61e2322a267Block Operator
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