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 374276 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 374309 epoch_slot_no: 7109 block_no: 374257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-19 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d814c19dc68515273581fe9dc7b8a727e54de06a420fe89dd0e468c5183ad34Block Operator
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