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 375177 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 375210 epoch_slot_no: 8010 block_no: 375158 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3323 time: 2017-12-19 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1663619bcb8c2fd7429719c3a6bec507f08234123c107113f8f962caad6ee348Block Operator
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