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 355957 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 355987 epoch_slot_no: 10387 block_no: 355939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-15 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd954c57a5731a33012f1cdea7a8dee9b20b413cc0302b51b04099427b3e85bdeBlock Operator
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