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 374224 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374256 epoch_slot_no: 7056 block_no: 374205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4600 time: 2017-12-19 12:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x584b361cc515d2a0371ceca25eea23cbb0ac5c25b5f4ad87f4c96846769770d8Block Operator
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