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 369304 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 369334 epoch_slot_no: 2134 block_no: 369285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-18 09:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11eff44125af738cf3df224b67bb92f14707902fdad6e534b4205a48242ac63dBlock Operator
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