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 364740 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 364771 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 364722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-17 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdab47bd9c7fc93332447cc2c2bca0a84fa3d23ad2a8b7b31a3e8ad346de237eBlock Operator
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