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 365222 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365253 epoch_slot_no: 19653 block_no: 365204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2810 time: 2017-12-17 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f385081e0b3226e282bdb2dca94da6071d2f701155291102fb2f495bd47b44eBlock Operator
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