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 368605 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 368635 epoch_slot_no: 1435 block_no: 368586 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2559 time: 2017-12-18 05:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8580fc0dc803ab81c4681adbc7344c6f322c727000e284ffbb64ca0889747464Block Operator
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