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 367554 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367584 epoch_slot_no: 384 block_no: 367535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2456 time: 2017-12-17 23:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba67310a4105874373ccc1c8b42e05b7442c69f54c998fd64cca7bd424048318Block Operator
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