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 360092 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 360123 epoch_slot_no: 14523 block_no: 360074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-16 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d6ba7e62bac554a448f859a3f2a7c242ea453e7019e57668a9cc095330c40d0Block Operator
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