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 368540 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 368570 epoch_slot_no: 1370 block_no: 368521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3726 time: 2017-12-18 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x179b85bef4b8c0efcfa2637260c561f28e9283aed8f2c70559d7501a0cc60879Block Operator
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