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 360988 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361019 epoch_slot_no: 15419 block_no: 360970 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 11:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b580da3a1130713af57b9aedb4b136e88174c7dc0241fb540a1707f2f3d97e2Block Operator
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