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 365942 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365973 epoch_slot_no: 20373 block_no: 365924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3003 time: 2017-12-17 14:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd48a8cd7e6560b6d0525a099e13d0b6e98878038660792d153d52b3261c5e78cBlock Operator
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