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 373695 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373727 epoch_slot_no: 6527 block_no: 373676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1712 time: 2017-12-19 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x777e4270e93f67a70bf259f37b15455cdcadbff373c48873fc9a48b439e9495fBlock Operator
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