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 373113 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 373145 epoch_slot_no: 5945 block_no: 373094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5309 time: 2017-12-19 06:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5dfb64f2fe04c6e818a6723d3b7346d61c035f9a461320a1a28a55be68f6090aBlock Operator
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