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 369014 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 369044 epoch_slot_no: 1844 block_no: 368995 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2456 time: 2017-12-18 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5314e076dfa9ef6c253ff7dcdc5b2c4edaa79a592522c9189fb487a640013fd7Block Operator
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