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 355355 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 355385 epoch_slot_no: 9785 block_no: 355337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3179 time: 2017-12-15 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd687503d487b8d89346d7c57614938906d8dc724e56e6beb6de58c3cd0dce72Block Operator
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