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 363089 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 363120 epoch_slot_no: 17520 block_no: 363071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-16 23:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbbde673cf381baf3cf9d7642746869dd86685760977403063f6808f37a44a014Block Operator
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