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 375602 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 375635 epoch_slot_no: 8435 block_no: 375583 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-19 20:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4c313b4601a4f5c7cd05e4ef60376366fdebe0ad693342afcf5994849396d5bBlock Operator
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