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 364392 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 364423 epoch_slot_no: 18823 block_no: 364374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2909 time: 2017-12-17 06:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x968f09c6f2906ac43f40891c1c0ceebfcc834d19b630dd3c3b38310f28ad96aaBlock Operator
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