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 368001 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 368031 epoch_slot_no: 831 block_no: 367982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3366 time: 2017-12-18 02:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc57450309c8c4b7f8c59be76244bfcdd76839b4569bff3b587f264aa68d0d0aBlock Operator
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