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 367146 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367177 epoch_slot_no: 21577 block_no: 367128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2281 time: 2017-12-17 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x597142d6cfe92515c50d6f477a11fee91522c546ec3df96e73c15aaf87c502c1Block Operator
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