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 369606 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 369636 epoch_slot_no: 2436 block_no: 369587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2103 time: 2017-12-18 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d99c945ef02ef597943332db8c20fef3d07ab4f443509fa4363475aa58df535Block Operator
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