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 374491 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374524 epoch_slot_no: 7324 block_no: 374472 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb61fb3ff3d2b019852fa42c1b1144fef15205785272dceb9d6cc0b3cfb76b1eaBlock Operator
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