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 355422 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 355452 epoch_slot_no: 9852 block_no: 355404 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-15 04:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe54618b80d66dfb957d58e3584ec7cc7bbed9952c6d0d913afc983dc2b2f9042Block Operator
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