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 364977 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365008 epoch_slot_no: 19408 block_no: 364959 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-17 09:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x498cd82f3fa9341f2a01e1c91e1c02beb775c72dcef04384f2964e2394e2e6ecBlock Operator
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