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 374234 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 374266 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 374215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3321 time: 2017-12-19 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa418e76fd5581137b390d503f53557db16ef5deed5986da54fc6863ec017823aBlock Operator
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