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 367688 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367718 epoch_slot_no: 518 block_no: 367669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2097 time: 2017-12-18 00:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb167ec9c84082f5f95704633b3541d851cb203c747c7c58faa9f66a31bc0c707Block Operator
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