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 363919 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 363950 epoch_slot_no: 18350 block_no: 363901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-17 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa54818acb839d77b8efb70dfddaa3fa4ab626276d8e7c406ea7fae16d45c1724Block Operator
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