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 373916 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 373948 epoch_slot_no: 6748 block_no: 373897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2073 time: 2017-12-19 11:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd702336c6d67414cc59e00387204582d8b9e522bd913581d0f0d16db3f3b176Block Operator
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