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 361604 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361635 epoch_slot_no: 16035 block_no: 361586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa562b283a544ecf4f116acd77cdf4dc7de6c24c560c19ae99d028c4264c3a3cBlock Operator
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