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 373992 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374024 epoch_slot_no: 6824 block_no: 373973 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 11:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fe8e7d5e332a94e2fc82f4c839bddef33e9d4d40579a39a2a4ed5eebe7e92caBlock Operator
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