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 37399 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 37420 epoch_slot_no: 15820 block_no: 37396 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1474 time: 2017-10-02 13:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73734011ee25b09a4e29dfa8e8747f9f998d003b75ca6fcac1bcf30d4e374ff5Block Operator
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