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 361079 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361110 epoch_slot_no: 15510 block_no: 361061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23d25fc09cd601c0122c61e451e07e85f783ab14bbd21d24e6c52f0ecdc2adacBlock Operator
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