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 360996 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 361027 epoch_slot_no: 15427 block_no: 360978 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-16 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8445bc6bead3bd0d3580a38837551f2d00175f5765e4af54ac6dd0ff5ec4d97Block Operator
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