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 360949 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 360980 epoch_slot_no: 15380 block_no: 360931 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa02fcf53fbe5265fb5c7a8f1b06d40724b01a6d2143ff1d84cece5a7d9c17e44Block Operator
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