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 355083 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 355113 epoch_slot_no: 9513 block_no: 355065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2654 time: 2017-12-15 02:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0ae2ac3359350200dfa6116faaeb69cdee2438e69295221bc36cadbd648a5d25Block Operator
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