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 373544 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 373576 epoch_slot_no: 6376 block_no: 373525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-19 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4dca0e2410c8c052b4c3d0fd721bac2fd657535e45c5d37a238816bf0f13b4fBlock Operator
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