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 374072 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374104 epoch_slot_no: 6904 block_no: 374053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-19 12:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x61801d7c01a8b027924f66c9ee827cfb2963beef9ece4ad0cf4c333a92f23367Block Operator
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