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 361209 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361240 epoch_slot_no: 15640 block_no: 361191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82d516bf820ffd8c7d1ac3e39f5ea1bb411e45c718a7e1cf86d25d585e4c99ebBlock Operator
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