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 369782 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 369812 epoch_slot_no: 2612 block_no: 369763 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1566 time: 2017-12-18 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18d6cec4dbd9956e0d54c95728ce2cefd1d3ae5855d84e5e544301561a9c8bf4Block Operator
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