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 366560 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 366591 epoch_slot_no: 20991 block_no: 366542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2810 time: 2017-12-17 18:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed556b5e66e9e77ed70f7c65787842466f2fc709bc834cb7b7070adb4f8585deBlock Operator
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