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 355714 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 355744 epoch_slot_no: 10144 block_no: 355696 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4702 time: 2017-12-15 06:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcbf1f08f84fa72716a104174dbb0ddfb95dca15e3f2e360b3091cff50d308efaBlock Operator
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