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 361738 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 361769 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 361720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-16 15:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b6842c41fc08ddbeb5529402e362aac3c29ab53ab69b88315f489ffeffee42fBlock Operator
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