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 375236 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 375269 epoch_slot_no: 8069 block_no: 375217 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-19 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc9c588ad415d2069ff073276b6474b61b0c253b64cc85ee84f843cf53c26e47Block Operator
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