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 373301 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 373333 epoch_slot_no: 6133 block_no: 373282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 07:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x225bf9611f327d991707ca5ed680635cce4f428760f40611dfb61f9c4c37604eBlock Operator
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