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 362718 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 362749 epoch_slot_no: 17149 block_no: 362700 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 21:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe90d5ed84760e48f3eb93f9b673ee7c2ea78d827aebf526e9baed7f6f34259aBlock Operator
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