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 360965 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 360996 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 360947 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x418cde9862d78e7015e09e3fd6eee3757d31ffef74dcc6672a91e40e0e6785b9Block Operator
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