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 365074 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 365105 epoch_slot_no: 19505 block_no: 365056 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-17 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9deb30af617aa128baf782dfa4bfc72cbb400738ce3a178ceeb3d8439bc79793Block Operator
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