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 368834 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 368864 epoch_slot_no: 1664 block_no: 368815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x822153131c2133d1014cec4d6ad962df0610d15f80603a027a3e2cd3f17866e9Block Operator
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