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 375102 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 375135 epoch_slot_no: 7935 block_no: 375083 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2061 time: 2017-12-19 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa65b42a93eca2bb16d79c2f935a8632e078f088aab7f98f5069f5506a84b0c4aBlock Operator
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