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 363917 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 363948 epoch_slot_no: 18348 block_no: 363899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-17 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f5c3cfbda20eccb637f9c70cb21a0d8dbd3943ef04e1d880143fdc190c9fba4Block Operator
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