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 362739 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 362770 epoch_slot_no: 17170 block_no: 362721 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-16 21:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98623522b1aadd65cdf12853e1298da67adb4de27f5296d7fdfd46f8e13c102fBlock Operator
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