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 373350 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 373382 epoch_slot_no: 6182 block_no: 373331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82069bfd30196897cb427ecce2c5c8c718522b9ed9771aa7c336c0c356ef7769Block Operator
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