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 365388 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 365419 epoch_slot_no: 19819 block_no: 365370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2469 time: 2017-12-17 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x39896faffbd800b35cf025b6bbc5b93a198474e0eca42313607b20c80cd0620bBlock Operator
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