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 369396 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 369426 epoch_slot_no: 2226 block_no: 369377 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-18 10:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f6d3aa19e901787013edb3b388023519ff4c48974fa207924d6c6431a70f2f3Block Operator
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