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 355861 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 355891 epoch_slot_no: 10291 block_no: 355843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2810 time: 2017-12-15 06:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5857bf79bcfdd08ca9ee240597617e33654deb20c053ad032ecd969d6648cf8Block Operator
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