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 365191 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 365222 epoch_slot_no: 19622 block_no: 365173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-17 10:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc73afb23640a72d324ed5739d819a45da8b5a63d685049e6eb3fbeb758feaa76Block Operator
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