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 373873 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373905 epoch_slot_no: 6705 block_no: 373854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 10:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x662f43204d4bbc7e7de3957b810b0a83b03f02de6c9a6a24d4a4a30b08feb7e3Block Operator
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