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 374094 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374126 epoch_slot_no: 6926 block_no: 374075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-19 12:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa945862d16eb156682777a519eb6e610d4b0bd514a3e5e0ccbfde1ce4a61dbdfBlock Operator
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