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 355552 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 355582 epoch_slot_no: 9982 block_no: 355534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-15 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bac638d6b88d7c5a09c8b2b6afb4e7d1acd4f06ff51b8bc16b3c28ee8705b40Block Operator
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