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 367590 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 367620 epoch_slot_no: 420 block_no: 367571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-18 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3848c991bcf82224283c609ff6e28ddbda472c50e8ca8e0d2816e2e8ffaf95abBlock Operator
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