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 369081 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 369111 epoch_slot_no: 1911 block_no: 369062 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2657 time: 2017-12-18 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88a8c5d7ee02cc69c0a4fab4d0f40f864dc69b8fc3ebda698fbb7f8e3e62c2f8Block Operator
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