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 367551 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367581 epoch_slot_no: 381 block_no: 367532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4816 time: 2017-12-17 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6839fdd13ee6bd011d52d5d1aa9d9f471d9ca4f0f898d829c42ae889a350af3aBlock Operator
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