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 364971 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 365002 epoch_slot_no: 19402 block_no: 364953 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-17 09:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8023314658d9052fbbe71ecd7b0492e98800c89509253dfa67dc93824e01259Block Operator
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