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 361860 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 361891 epoch_slot_no: 16291 block_no: 361842 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2069 time: 2017-12-16 16:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x585b732d458843b0d213b8fa0d2c9102999c16bddca0cb30f33fb0155b68df98Block Operator
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