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 365847 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 365878 epoch_slot_no: 20278 block_no: 365829 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-17 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22740c1f290d53f1bcd6108721f21e0d175ffa2238cd8102c35644b24068647dBlock Operator
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