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 374258 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374291 epoch_slot_no: 7091 block_no: 374239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1882 time: 2017-12-19 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0665463b1fec89e2a866c4616a592359e2d386066f480c44a6e8f2ba7ae1eb4Block Operator
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