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 362385 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 362416 epoch_slot_no: 16816 block_no: 362367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1528 time: 2017-12-16 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa682be1359b1ac1f2c178104ad8241d63c647a0b8f456cb164c8d4e602fc00f9Block Operator
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