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 374222 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 374254 epoch_slot_no: 7054 block_no: 374203 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-19 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd72a91f213e464f2e0fbf10cbc1d0244162a0023db2fdeb038710c5a01141b7cBlock Operator
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