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 361508 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 361539 epoch_slot_no: 15939 block_no: 361490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 14:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66f3ba4da69e8ca1bce1e7196046ee1b8fd194c44b708a5e695950f2712c4dabBlock Operator
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