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 355663 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 355693 epoch_slot_no: 10093 block_no: 355645 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-15 05:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x883c651995015103cf2720ed8a6fbafb85ade36f92fb0adfd38ef9525f404990Block Operator
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