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 374254 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 374287 epoch_slot_no: 7087 block_no: 374235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6599 time: 2017-12-19 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25543007e7f359f69ec22c49a0cd8166a8dd4ab62d615c244751bc7fa996b3beBlock Operator
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