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 361253 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 361284 epoch_slot_no: 15684 block_no: 361235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-16 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c4954bcb19f5b0cb4ac34f20d89d3e4891113eddf1ef42531c4fb41c2175b03Block Operator
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