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 366166 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 366197 epoch_slot_no: 20597 block_no: 366148 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2804 time: 2017-12-17 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x349831b3ba8ee0ec43e222e741c90ff6b4d6ad1bd60605f0e8ea7c1cccd14171Block Operator
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