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 362291 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 362322 epoch_slot_no: 16722 block_no: 362273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-16 18:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52a53cb87fe55abac4d3424a4a27804051fa4641d0f705ca5ea4eafe7c2601e3Block Operator
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