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 373445 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373477 epoch_slot_no: 6277 block_no: 373426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 08:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6022ccce1f26a4511700a457982d408bbd60f0655a2d74c7f33bd599cdabaa1bBlock Operator
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