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 369869 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 369899 epoch_slot_no: 2699 block_no: 369850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-18 12:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeef07dadce23aad922f7027d66ac15a6be6ad2cde7860646336ae8c86bad19daBlock Operator
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