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 363196 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 363227 epoch_slot_no: 17627 block_no: 363178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-16 23:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa1b9005ad6cab26b907a816c718a28df87d86c2c1aa257df45b1745166f188fBlock Operator
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