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 363156 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 363187 epoch_slot_no: 17587 block_no: 363138 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1563 time: 2017-12-16 23:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33fae1e9e5920409e03173aacbd57bbd1440072b8563e78215222cc75c78d2b3Block Operator
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