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 375716 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 375749 epoch_slot_no: 8549 block_no: 375697 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-19 21:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6567118ec8517be8d7f06ecef4b436a610eaaca80159f84d8f06fe8370279271Block Operator
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