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 367901 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367931 epoch_slot_no: 731 block_no: 367882 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2460 time: 2017-12-18 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7e52a96e2bca6d7046a709794ee50429b6375fa7150cfddbabb8a53fa63a3120Block Operator
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