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 374781 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374814 epoch_slot_no: 7614 block_no: 374762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 16:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6de942a9d3f2e4fd6ccf0a841c73ad9601af5362f4ebcc0ec3e48034ce538d5Block Operator
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