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 361877 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 361908 epoch_slot_no: 16308 block_no: 361859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2794 time: 2017-12-16 16:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55d6ae9c775bdeec1254566657928474dcf49cf36f042377a7e251b79893da6dBlock Operator
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