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 367639 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 367669 epoch_slot_no: 469 block_no: 367620 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-18 00:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76ed2c4a58f688382d4d23a0d752b9ce269b9c09f21cb163cb554b6012ebd308Block Operator
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