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 373693 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 373725 epoch_slot_no: 6525 block_no: 373674 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3134 time: 2017-12-19 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36769df3d78bfd437d34cf26609ced6d31cc16b5d0d51b88b5baaf0a6ba6f311Block Operator
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