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 361118 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 361149 epoch_slot_no: 15549 block_no: 361100 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-16 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2767050ecaaa640db82243e40c1677f3a6166efa3d6d8fc52ddc25f3ec25b6cbBlock Operator
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