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 360056 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 360087 epoch_slot_no: 14487 block_no: 360038 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2017-12-16 06:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6923079d85ed5a478056b1ac25cab52597a331910a9ac4a4dd24bebeb10f3366Block Operator
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