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 367941 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 367971 epoch_slot_no: 771 block_no: 367922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2640 time: 2017-12-18 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe852f9774655cfb012be7ee4d9154e11a056637de6863c9298b727fc3cec8d19Block Operator
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