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 355437 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 355467 epoch_slot_no: 9867 block_no: 355419 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-15 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e94164284c9384a6457570e1d28d40fe73dab3c0a465277f08b35a19279141bBlock Operator
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