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 361826 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 361857 epoch_slot_no: 16257 block_no: 361808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3136 time: 2017-12-16 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47f97b9e874720bed5ad0fa2d832e7efa17df7b3df0be9bbf89e2b3406e36df7Block Operator
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