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 374272 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374305 epoch_slot_no: 7105 block_no: 374253 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2017-12-19 13:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bd921f7f8635d48acbef8ce81546365950a53f936a64ee91273a8d97c0c6433Block Operator
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