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 375575 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 375608 epoch_slot_no: 8408 block_no: 375556 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d1cec8c8fe33254ab799b0c31f341217ffcb94a69b6ec6f2887363dd9514a07Block Operator
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