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 362066 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 362097 epoch_slot_no: 16497 block_no: 362048 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-16 17:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe510f02bae7254c877dfb44014b2d72696bfd2cf8a70b6033ff11c3ae92ee966Block Operator
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