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 369342 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 369372 epoch_slot_no: 2172 block_no: 369323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-18 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf946e0380c48314e602518134431d49f39b637bf259c6f7f719fff1ce8041644Block Operator
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