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 362306 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 362337 epoch_slot_no: 16737 block_no: 362288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3129 time: 2017-12-16 18:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a199477bab0f10f2986365e3a9a966a3ea8158e66eac6665487f6ca4b278a69Block Operator
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