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 361288 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361319 epoch_slot_no: 15719 block_no: 361270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 13:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3507d1d56b125d0605e80ed47551ac13f3f47216c447a8a858ecee6b37d7a21cBlock Operator
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