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 374165 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374197 epoch_slot_no: 6997 block_no: 374146 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-19 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98f33f8b79b66282b8a5f2c57e762eb990e7cb81bcda2f93d2a910f2f52078d0Block Operator
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