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 373852 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 373884 epoch_slot_no: 6684 block_no: 373833 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1700 time: 2017-12-19 10:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95dfc676726b208d84b106286476df62b6017e93ac3e17ddc10d02f05126337dBlock Operator
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