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 367269 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 367299 epoch_slot_no: 99 block_no: 367250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3087 time: 2017-12-17 22:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27aef494896b1bc634d885ff0d31057165b2195ce5eb8321496695827615da65Block Operator
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