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 367175 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367205 epoch_slot_no: 5 block_no: 367156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2454 time: 2017-12-17 21:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70a247fc5734be0aa8e608ed0c00223cb5e6b9212cd43b44c3474219357d57faBlock Operator
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