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 365696 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 365727 epoch_slot_no: 20127 block_no: 365678 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1202 time: 2017-12-17 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x952a721689ac32637978ce20be46d2129999f80b7102da766e2660822dd9420eBlock Operator
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