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 355372 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 355402 epoch_slot_no: 9802 block_no: 355354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-15 04:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23c7bf11dc6fc130a45a305f8182662f238a840a20b744e6763b597d4c77e8e8Block Operator
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