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 367611 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 367641 epoch_slot_no: 441 block_no: 367592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2116 time: 2017-12-18 00:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25f45a9353ff39cde5eb574b1aa274449246e12a424b7e90ba23cb2f05fc404bBlock Operator
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