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 373856 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 373888 epoch_slot_no: 6688 block_no: 373837 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-19 10:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9adff27def7bf1a346403bb2ed03053e880937f893f55070576a5db1f4d3d2fBlock Operator
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