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 369682 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 369712 epoch_slot_no: 2512 block_no: 369663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-18 11:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4759cd49c4cf425790877805048a77788346c149e4233a54d6a27c92f04f1126Block Operator
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