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 367097 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 367128 epoch_slot_no: 21528 block_no: 367079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-17 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de48466fccf006254a5a3ce33a5d0e101dd037d3bb350674c5a7199268b5e31Block Operator
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