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 363063 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 363094 epoch_slot_no: 17494 block_no: 363045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1563 time: 2017-12-16 22:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafb642c5617ae3564054e5bdf209f1935e41689794d61f3000c9d613416b22c8Block Operator
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