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 364687 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 364718 epoch_slot_no: 19118 block_no: 364669 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-17 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x319b1590b90af9598339533ce522da6478e8db19b82971f84aa3d8414fc4e137Block Operator
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