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 374855 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 374888 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 374836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-12-19 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbafc43a3a0bbc1e7c30fa507991b3a837a987a0bfe17e79c03a7be63fdbfe9b5Block Operator
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