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 361330 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 361361 epoch_slot_no: 15761 block_no: 361312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1343 time: 2017-12-16 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4d50e496ad29d41022f182b5c29f79b6b1d92db75f884123028d24263df1f08Block Operator
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