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 374284 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 374317 epoch_slot_no: 7117 block_no: 374265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6207 time: 2017-12-19 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d78446b7e74788bc1b5a81ee5a59b5f4075cfca297ea7cf87b2b7cf51ac4f70Block Operator
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