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 365543 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 365574 epoch_slot_no: 19974 block_no: 365525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2634 time: 2017-12-17 12:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a845cd95df187a83a3eb4ce4a6577811d7d8600865daaf37cce33be91c2779cBlock Operator
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