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 366767 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 366798 epoch_slot_no: 21198 block_no: 366749 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2634 time: 2017-12-17 19:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdca96aabf097c8404908c63fd5a7249a8fd1e212c5980871847d036c3f06ce9bBlock Operator
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