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 367996 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 368026 epoch_slot_no: 826 block_no: 367977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 02:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fdb640614584b006830621d8b2d19aeb61d5d7338ab58f35f0fd954e38edb93Block Operator
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