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 375647 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 375680 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 375628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-19 20:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa50d9218799f1cd4d931e2b7112f91474f25d2832233c418afc825e726f5a5acBlock Operator
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