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 373614 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373646 epoch_slot_no: 6446 block_no: 373595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-19 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6188c3d40afd0ab5a8077057f007b0e5c985ad4f96a55a7a0d0166f9b5cc8e6Block Operator
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