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 369935 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 369966 epoch_slot_no: 2766 block_no: 369916 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2174 time: 2017-12-18 13:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7ddc9768d063d46bdb561a81212148ae4425e340ba686084ddddc8a0c2b9a07Block Operator
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