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 374962 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 374995 epoch_slot_no: 7795 block_no: 374943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 17:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2af979588ea43dc1f41bf765ad8c75c2c02ce1d08a3bf0e46cf81bb09bd4f98Block Operator
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