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 369448 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 369478 epoch_slot_no: 2278 block_no: 369429 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2994 time: 2017-12-18 10:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe340223d17fa34f6f7950672e7f9248717b862ebb39fbc0f51ee190bfbf15d18Block Operator
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