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 376571 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 376604 epoch_slot_no: 9404 block_no: 376552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2810 time: 2017-12-20 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf73df5cdfd20de3002b455a25fd45d195979a4d1f40a36573cd89067ab8c19c0Block Operator
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