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 361234 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 361265 epoch_slot_no: 15665 block_no: 361216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2793 time: 2017-12-16 12:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7070c8d1bd4fcd134d85f52a0932ab6ee9749574e5d53a41b51c25b26ce67cb9Block Operator
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