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 374173 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374205 epoch_slot_no: 7005 block_no: 374154 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-19 12:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x08df5f812603ed7b38cf2101a8b1906c8b1eedad654d5441e6edc9a637d76cd8Block Operator
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