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 366578 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 366609 epoch_slot_no: 21009 block_no: 366560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-17 18:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf777bc1ff5fc2b271554efa3a3f9caf1d9b8670ea616f39cfbf167a45d5218bBlock Operator
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