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 37374 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37395 epoch_slot_no: 15795 block_no: 37371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1714 time: 2017-10-02 13:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7261ea4b841b26ce75503b976d082a89940c0e1c03c377abb4716d44de2500f0Block Operator
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