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 374005 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374037 epoch_slot_no: 6837 block_no: 373986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4629c1f24126d97a712100232f1a3b28c38454554245d97886663005daf3211eBlock Operator
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