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 362760 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 362791 epoch_slot_no: 17191 block_no: 362742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa762c160ceabc7987f3d39242a7c6ed46149147a8159ad8cfcc65db8f3807a7bBlock Operator
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