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 362559 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 362590 epoch_slot_no: 16990 block_no: 362541 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 20:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3957f822140f93fe6f834af0544b14fa60fffa41787bc9ed8268152abe8b3898Block Operator
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