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 373440 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 373472 epoch_slot_no: 6272 block_no: 373421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-19 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c595f9568afb52334334b401672c02f00bb1aa27044e0f8e518ca8b851c045dBlock Operator
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