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 373089 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 373121 epoch_slot_no: 5921 block_no: 373070 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-19 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b533f992aff95d32966496c2cc963a1128e95c8979334b782de8c6b34cbdb62Block Operator
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