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 368628 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 368658 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 368609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2460 time: 2017-12-18 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6fb7e9c576ae49b38098c822716a0eba78aa2575a94351eed5685ff25a267d6Block Operator
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