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 374138 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374170 epoch_slot_no: 6970 block_no: 374119 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5fce114b41684763c453a10a8aefd19684830bb3ce981a81a182dd3c323fbf77Block Operator
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