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 367238 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 367268 epoch_slot_no: 68 block_no: 367219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2017-12-17 22:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x096d181c9232e3075f95d6914e2e4692b91a2f6c58d6efd97283337a8eb0f179Block Operator
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