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 374685 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 374718 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 374666 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2059 time: 2017-12-19 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc40f65fef98f9b8983b8cd5262570b118ad70501c284c2d88d669c831e253ddBlock Operator
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