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 362742 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 362773 epoch_slot_no: 17173 block_no: 362724 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2775 time: 2017-12-16 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c15067a22ae4fe40c177044e5a2442f2a04305df081f3155690e741694225a3Block Operator
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