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 364470 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 364501 epoch_slot_no: 18901 block_no: 364452 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2017-12-17 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62064e16c4e6a4152080eb50af129ec7cedade0c1928cd6a89d90e020bdd6ca6Block Operator
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