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 368768 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 368798 epoch_slot_no: 1598 block_no: 368749 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x083c63042180c58459348e2fb1da81d7820106596a786f176186a9d99c5adf35Block Operator
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