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 369051 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 369081 epoch_slot_no: 1881 block_no: 369032 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2826 time: 2017-12-18 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8cf8c78af01ad1112c3ff93007fbeee32c39956157731ed58a310414763d1d7bBlock Operator
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