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 366456 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 366487 epoch_slot_no: 20887 block_no: 366438 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-17 17:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x793822df0d30c670635aa5fd20cad6b77bc6a2f56dfc65aa5e1c5afff3ed8df4Block Operator
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