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 374251 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 374284 epoch_slot_no: 7084 block_no: 374232 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-19 13:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60c2cccead4454492a6c23661c8ff1dd679e6e2fad886a87f62beab114a0cc84Block Operator
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