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 375801 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 375834 epoch_slot_no: 8634 block_no: 375782 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3675 time: 2017-12-19 21:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb8d1a6db1e710cb0ae97934865c2d63f6f70eff1e8be4551f75b74239909565Block Operator
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