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 365614 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 365645 epoch_slot_no: 20045 block_no: 365596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1559 time: 2017-12-17 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc6ddf7cdab3f22b6c354a3e5da3e2ac90142d2ace6147943c9530b19c69c5d63Block Operator
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