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 375296 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 375329 epoch_slot_no: 8129 block_no: 375277 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-19 18:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8251ea99bfeb79359b0c3390a1eb6589536a451ea8d4979c105f6e4a1885d1b7Block Operator
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