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 369228 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 369258 epoch_slot_no: 2058 block_no: 369209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-18 09:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7147925b91ce232c3bc99a9174f52c40310b31f125cf84639773045a49b97286Block Operator
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