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 365639 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365670 epoch_slot_no: 20070 block_no: 365621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3357 time: 2017-12-17 13:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0672f241a0da4ed0e8982af1730432bb266f939df3bc3f95038757c04a6635c1Block Operator
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