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 369086 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 369116 epoch_slot_no: 1916 block_no: 369067 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14925039e1701eda5b6a3d74f38fac3e4a25f9ebe7c52948a282d51de73b2d18Block Operator
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