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 374751 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 374784 epoch_slot_no: 7584 block_no: 374732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 15:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e8d151203604a59524f725e4134d16dd3afbaddfe9ccb6f5a476e3834505289Block Operator
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