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 368631 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 368661 epoch_slot_no: 1461 block_no: 368612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-18 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a480365389a06e5cdd39adf8588d02ae8e8e0e0b63d9fe30b14aab8d2775ae0Block Operator
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