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 375049 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 375082 epoch_slot_no: 7882 block_no: 375030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-19 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01ca7e5ae3476cd21c4a3b9ffafc2ede076fbf172800461644b11f63f9489b14Block Operator
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