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 365963 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 365994 epoch_slot_no: 20394 block_no: 365945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2696 time: 2017-12-17 15:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfab0cd5b7b678bc4d2e2189d3520f0768113924cae72c1ca338479e3d2ec92f0Block Operator
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