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 362969 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 363000 epoch_slot_no: 17400 block_no: 362951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-16 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20a25b2ff143ee5df4f5dfb22a6e5f648e6938c501cf04f5d6c7861e4634e115Block Operator
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