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 362939 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 362970 epoch_slot_no: 17370 block_no: 362921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2105 time: 2017-12-16 22:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0e82d6cfe89bbdc8f223b4a951be385905fe2ff91cb9efbd88e89e654c5e0edBlock Operator
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