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 355732 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 355762 epoch_slot_no: 10162 block_no: 355714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2457 time: 2017-12-15 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdb0962e4872c620bfe524336d07950a98767ba9580060534ba9f5a5d190a487dBlock Operator
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