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 375856 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 375889 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 375837 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-19 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01995412e8e2e3e9ff5b76597a82d4cdbdc36c87470fdbbd6417c6e3e5dee7d0Block Operator
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