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 365640 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 365671 epoch_slot_no: 20071 block_no: 365622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3005 time: 2017-12-17 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x327e28da25d5a122d7d7d5d5002ba2ac479f769aec6ed2fd5cc675a52c1d5782Block Operator
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