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 368650 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 368680 epoch_slot_no: 1480 block_no: 368631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2990 time: 2017-12-18 05:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd87d6a5ac09054b9e82221f640d9bf9faca6582161dbe2884a4be8d09b989af8Block Operator
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