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 355149 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 355179 epoch_slot_no: 9579 block_no: 355131 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-15 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2369b29c31361f95d0c4434de1c780ae1c5fa3aaab4196efb37d08f06b20fe46Block Operator
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