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 374656 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374689 epoch_slot_no: 7489 block_no: 374637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2599 time: 2017-12-19 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55a96bbb297e0c192cae873816d0811bc3bb805687272c7495306b0d2f02d365Block Operator
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