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 366668 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 366699 epoch_slot_no: 21099 block_no: 366650 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-17 18:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2aeef93608f70ebdd83f7b9a4033fcde65c83a05ae239e69900d1f8cdf4b423bBlock Operator
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