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 366661 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 366692 epoch_slot_no: 21092 block_no: 366643 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2104 time: 2017-12-17 18:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe01cffcd86ecd2b9d9005d25304db19894d98a5bf5c7c588fb8d5d37cd91da4Block Operator
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