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 367642 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367672 epoch_slot_no: 472 block_no: 367623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3185 time: 2017-12-18 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7027f92bfff3827e7856e629a2a331ee8fc5b338aefd38a6bff0c321b46685eBlock Operator
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