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 367942 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 367972 epoch_slot_no: 772 block_no: 367923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2464 time: 2017-12-18 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2685e609da6cc68d1b39d522b7496b10d7d79502c95440da4458b35b74f74ef1Block Operator
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