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 374379 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374412 epoch_slot_no: 7212 block_no: 374360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1532 time: 2017-12-19 13:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb0b4b7d5511d9fa6f2059ad1338b31e4fdc784f3e7ce1623956349e58b75778Block Operator
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