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 361878 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 361909 epoch_slot_no: 16309 block_no: 361860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-16 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7eafba2e2f776f38f8df1b1d29e2afaad5ac45a9bf6ddbe1161e60c145a7ee2bBlock Operator
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