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 374784 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 374817 epoch_slot_no: 7617 block_no: 374765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3140 time: 2017-12-19 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74d368868d72cb710a45f174827a0bb5b5fa49aa88d02194c2e83ba8a55de590Block Operator
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