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 368995 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 369025 epoch_slot_no: 1825 block_no: 368976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-18 07:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x407fcb3fdfb9bdd05e735b9c9b49600b387c1b5da44080f0f2cf5e13069be31aBlock Operator
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