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 363031 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 363062 epoch_slot_no: 17462 block_no: 363013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-16 22:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cd6b20a942a6e17963122e5f6acf4977b53645af251fb1fddc6e792c62aef7aBlock Operator
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