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 367084 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367115 epoch_slot_no: 21515 block_no: 367066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2339 time: 2017-12-17 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4093bd36fb87f19be1743073fa9319c6a71ec24411193a31f3e4c3f2f47fa5fBlock Operator
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