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 361270 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 361301 epoch_slot_no: 15701 block_no: 361252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-16 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff453afb79511d1c2493077bef161c9b6bf3883f40adb22ad54a366a195aed52Block Operator
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