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 355097 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 355127 epoch_slot_no: 9527 block_no: 355079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4816 time: 2017-12-15 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5329cea4f917d8fcd72865779e78d878e2c6c92417d2645a65e6ae191bb08d53Block Operator
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