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 365962 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 365993 epoch_slot_no: 20393 block_no: 365944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-17 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf02d30491355eafad491d7f0bdc9102d025d06cdff9c0ee48678477e34a4c3edBlock Operator
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