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 355498 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 355528 epoch_slot_no: 9928 block_no: 355480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-15 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a615c3b74c8f6c0e64f2892b5b6de1f28592d0f06c4b9471fec1bbe5b99bf57Block Operator
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