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 374120 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 374152 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 374101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2017-12-19 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x71cca7f262a59402e28375efaab6477beaefa40d808546d00b935435dae0bba9Block Operator
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