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 365403 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 365434 epoch_slot_no: 19834 block_no: 365385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2458 time: 2017-12-17 11:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a3c33a77ddc32ead1ea8b316cc1f3541b2fcc0c07645b8c5f1529792f7e78b5Block Operator
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