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 373592 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 373624 epoch_slot_no: 6424 block_no: 373573 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2775 time: 2017-12-19 09:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d31bff1060c08a7259731c6e0de2223a320ca7f643b56774796f06eb1b06d9aBlock Operator
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