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 360718 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 360749 epoch_slot_no: 15149 block_no: 360700 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 984 time: 2017-12-16 09:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x820cee3bcf20596ec3fd86595d6426df41af54224c52327ef0269d7ff482236bBlock Operator
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