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 361136 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 361167 epoch_slot_no: 15567 block_no: 361118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2430 time: 2017-12-16 12:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5534fca38db866a577b36881c2979bdf30e13ca88a5c66aa91267f42acd34081Block Operator
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