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 360977 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 361008 epoch_slot_no: 15408 block_no: 360959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4387 time: 2017-12-16 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d47869eece08830eb4803ae9aa945b55826672c0b4217ff0aee5d672d89cb75Block Operator
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