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 366975 Details
Epoch: 16Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 367006
epoch_slot_no: 21406
block_no: 366957
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 2096
time: 2017-12-17 20:40:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 1
hash: \x839a2d1aa1a31594cb2417ef3f4e72f4b28b31290daf6bb5e2dbd6d75420cd75
Block Operator
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