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 364812 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 364843 epoch_slot_no: 19243 block_no: 364794 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1920 time: 2017-12-17 08:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36ba36c677ffd40142939c8f126172ba3a7b67404fd189309ea19993432f84cBlock Operator
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