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 367288 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367318 epoch_slot_no: 118 block_no: 367269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2449 time: 2017-12-17 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9fcb1578ffe94fd64cd86401e310b9a34b380e8d4ac119f2d3d8594319b9527Block Operator
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