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 367171 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 367201 epoch_slot_no: 1 block_no: 367152 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2666 time: 2017-12-17 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72c9a2eb377a292886f724a836f20c98acaba03dfe40b2fa0c3eac1412086562Block Operator
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