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 365986 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 366017 epoch_slot_no: 20417 block_no: 365968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-17 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e550a6a5ae7fe1bb3d38067be456e9eac0f198970c6c6ed5367b5f947be2a3dBlock Operator
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