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 368630 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 368660 epoch_slot_no: 1460 block_no: 368611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4078 time: 2017-12-18 05:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7ae0fcd41e27b742c3c113f27cdf95ed844559f43e3ae0066bfe1755a3e299dBlock Operator
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