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 364668 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 364699 epoch_slot_no: 19099 block_no: 364650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-17 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd379bba6b11dbcf23730a59583ece9cccd1d96420624994360aadd8584f718dcBlock Operator
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