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 361684 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 361715 epoch_slot_no: 16115 block_no: 361666 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 15:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec15be5c0847e0fe220e25e3a13d7cac1b4c19823911a2d4123b01f7b9f48c1cBlock Operator
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