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 362140 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 362171 epoch_slot_no: 16571 block_no: 362122 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2787 time: 2017-12-16 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3070ccd7b3bdfb3edf9122ae0a13733720350a3048889c4c867f272fb54a336bBlock Operator
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