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 368584 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 368614 epoch_slot_no: 1414 block_no: 368565 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2464 time: 2017-12-18 05:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60ac0d4180696ee770b1c483cbc750e59655ebf60c7a63161532904c68aa5e38Block Operator
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