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 367257 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 367287 epoch_slot_no: 87 block_no: 367238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2017-12-17 22:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cc080102c073197a096689d034970190c394d9abd7efae7516ee88e1521f1c4Block Operator
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