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 366818 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 366849 epoch_slot_no: 21249 block_no: 366800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-17 19:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ad0f8f01942b7cec16b45a2bb359a9aa81bef51d9a1671a78ec0447479a5af0Block Operator
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