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 366540 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 366571 epoch_slot_no: 20971 block_no: 366522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-17 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd9103ffb95fa2aad97119a50bb62243ce081a10e53cdc79d80b9c7b6c588c5aBlock Operator
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