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 375900 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 375933 epoch_slot_no: 8733 block_no: 375881 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-19 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb98e582dd4c77fa92d404760933282c1ef46d5b23b27acf26665a185adf20fcBlock Operator
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