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 374085 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 374117 epoch_slot_no: 6917 block_no: 374066 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-19 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c049a423c808bd47ceb448b5ba6e05cd7aafcdf2b7c84174eb0385e053f98c2Block Operator
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