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 374937 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 374970 epoch_slot_no: 7770 block_no: 374918 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2609 time: 2017-12-19 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb7f4165568c44eedec8da107eb7a0cd5f0975b19a7c367fac89e5acd1042db7Block Operator
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