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 361620 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 361651 epoch_slot_no: 16051 block_no: 361602 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2febb3d19bb1a422f63c3ff4b9f4060948a8025d1d69420881b89eb656ba5c28Block Operator
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