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 362177 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 362208 epoch_slot_no: 16608 block_no: 362159 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5490 time: 2017-12-16 18:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb300a465de4ec1be0da522a9dc238177b55af523c4cd78a2b02db0b69f609c22Block Operator
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