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 360604 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 360635 epoch_slot_no: 15035 block_no: 360586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2956 time: 2017-12-16 09:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc1241361f15f6ca1b2a818c4bcd2a6165fd9f4ecc917f9469168ae15a614ba8cBlock Operator
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