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 362278 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 362309 epoch_slot_no: 16709 block_no: 362260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2017-12-16 18:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07b5822a35f8e33a2569f99fbedda0fba9358158af82749b631da4409e7566edBlock Operator
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