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 374873 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 374906 epoch_slot_no: 7706 block_no: 374854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-19 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82d61afa03a882f616ee495892cffca6fdf9a11de5eb77716a892e85bcea3dd6Block Operator
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