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 363125 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 363156 epoch_slot_no: 17556 block_no: 363107 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-16 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xade6699452d0c618711415254d8ec2f8b96edc7084e8d854d4e916f29585bb68Block Operator
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