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 361119 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 361150 epoch_slot_no: 15550 block_no: 361101 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3140 time: 2017-12-16 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7e2dc1a65d31a80f1c0eadde60c19ecf35efba5d2311ce4196986784309870dBlock Operator
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