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 365941 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365972 epoch_slot_no: 20372 block_no: 365923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2614 time: 2017-12-17 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23323e5c1f223cad023fb88304c7ab6fd03c5d49fbbace2a67d5eef1737effe0Block Operator
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