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 360335 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 360366 epoch_slot_no: 14766 block_no: 360317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3331 time: 2017-12-16 07:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x859850e8262b7ae3e0c023c4c330ccc913c4add098d015ae76d23afd6f6fa56cBlock Operator
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