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 369018 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 369048 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 368999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2643 time: 2017-12-18 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b25f8efa641108d46051e85ffcce24fbd0acbee652e2096f9f8e012dcbaa2d2Block Operator
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