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 355717 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 355747 epoch_slot_no: 10147 block_no: 355699 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-15 06:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57ba08197c62e95ef286bfac59dc2c48fd0b270acaf3e9f965d570f09ec95a26Block Operator
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