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 367653 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 367683 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 367634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03f4d320ac998067f42054aa824e56ef8f169d39e274b04366c9600f48dda6d1Block Operator
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