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 373236 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373268 epoch_slot_no: 6068 block_no: 373217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-19 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24d224965c2fbf9f873007b2dd77e337a1a3f5a04cc43545f91aa4180c2694e3Block Operator
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