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 374423 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374456 epoch_slot_no: 7256 block_no: 374404 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2607 time: 2017-12-19 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaadfa3db0dcc6350f9cc423c1081837dd28a8c89e8eff965c4c0bf2751e93df5Block Operator
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