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 364539 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 364570 epoch_slot_no: 18970 block_no: 364521 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4055 time: 2017-12-17 07:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5773de9a6cfd599485545241902aa951cb5ccc4018bd1bf52062b8609839eafBlock Operator
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