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 375596 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 375629 epoch_slot_no: 8429 block_no: 375577 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-19 20:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x694c758682acac2645557695bd97a75c7d5014070e665b54b1a89fb815fb59ffBlock Operator
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