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 365977 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 366008 epoch_slot_no: 20408 block_no: 365959 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-17 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14708d540b3e0ced18fc0c8a9c7ed61da044c87538332b772b148d2f7d1bcbc6Block Operator
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