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 374669 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 374702 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 374650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3132 time: 2017-12-19 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87f6cb2614ecd1eae3fda82df2a838740c6cb8900a2a833c2590deda060c63a4Block Operator
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