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 362971 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 363002 epoch_slot_no: 17402 block_no: 362953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-16 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7c31f5d68d655cc45b2b0bcef1dec26d9a9be8cfb15c4ce1805ec3788f6a3a8Block Operator
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