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 367935 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 367965 epoch_slot_no: 765 block_no: 367916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 01:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe469836466cffd2450e5d71bf8ebf9e5ac68433c969dabe67f7fef90d8ffb57cBlock Operator
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