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 374839 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374872 epoch_slot_no: 7672 block_no: 374820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8abd939f8e0542a0652b54a8e0df3649ee637f868f00ed41be46c1da94c8e6f5Block Operator
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