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 369710 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 369740 epoch_slot_no: 2540 block_no: 369691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-18 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x809c33d03d7685d7d052fdbbee43d0fa1a949b186e30b86c9c4e0979b86f84adBlock Operator
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