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 373832 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373864 epoch_slot_no: 6664 block_no: 373813 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1590 time: 2017-12-19 10:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f965104ae0764f1807b590aa89fcd15ce330906ed5116e417376f25f54bcb1cBlock Operator
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