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 363889 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 363920 epoch_slot_no: 18320 block_no: 363871 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-17 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74d4030240a288a92a6a6207b9052b194044d8f73997aa9aef6f8dba69e7f64fBlock Operator
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