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 361269 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 361300 epoch_slot_no: 15700 block_no: 361251 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-16 12:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x196a6d8d744f86b79bd5c91e3c2655c9303ca16a2aad98d0303115dcbd53533cBlock Operator
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