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 374738 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 374771 epoch_slot_no: 7571 block_no: 374719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-19 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca2bd7c2fffacf582f71ad89f881dbdac4c3c57ad9c5a40147bdf2f0fcbb82c6Block Operator
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