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 374238 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374270 epoch_slot_no: 7070 block_no: 374219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-19 13:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8335ad3b243164ed443fb578cdcb592e66debdf450a7cb7010ba5c8ff9b94d72Block Operator
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