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 362231 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 362262 epoch_slot_no: 16662 block_no: 362213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3140 time: 2017-12-16 18:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca047ee40300273ce30069ab7608ec5854c327b2b9890a252b952333f84dc8afBlock Operator
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