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 37359 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 37380 epoch_slot_no: 15780 block_no: 37356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1960 time: 2017-10-02 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f5b3f99ac131d53d194686f4a92f57358aab397c0378cb5af491716e03d689Block Operator
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