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 360366 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 360397 epoch_slot_no: 14797 block_no: 360348 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1a7bb0153c83a7c665a7b8324f7574488c4a4030727ee7232edf9e58370722cBlock Operator
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