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 355486 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 355516 epoch_slot_no: 9916 block_no: 355468 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-15 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd919fbf8e2b67468f40e70dd798c1440018b6e60897d305be19bfb48d4c48e2Block Operator
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