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 367677 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 367707 epoch_slot_no: 507 block_no: 367658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1448 time: 2017-12-18 00:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1f7e64f60d077ea6250b7f0d498fd8dce7c3b067cc6b94114909284a9f585a3Block Operator
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