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 374265 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 374298 epoch_slot_no: 7098 block_no: 374246 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4acc16d465a9d48f8a67b15c1544b6ac9620207001b18dfae1099efc35718f05Block Operator
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