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 368554 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 368584 epoch_slot_no: 1384 block_no: 368535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 05:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22990f500521fd0c6988489071882442b5f438dab938c4f471d8ccb2f3427b9eBlock Operator
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