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 1360167 Details
Epoch: 62 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1360307 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 1360103 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-08-04 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34f43e018196fa50fe90455ec4b0bbf9616e328c930a49ee78421ace05243287Block Operator
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