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 373878 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 373910 epoch_slot_no: 6710 block_no: 373859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74f0cde62d9c56b813a85c1a4c50cfd5db7534fc05e659dc2f776aba4c6a787eBlock Operator
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