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 364832 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 364863 epoch_slot_no: 19263 block_no: 364814 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1629 time: 2017-12-17 08:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe765a6435ca68534a883a581901c03e89e945ba4a9d75783cee91356310904faBlock Operator
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