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 356053 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 356083 epoch_slot_no: 10483 block_no: 356035 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-15 07:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd84fb6e7e2fcc3b1db546675abe5f69e02748a7b91b16ae914bfe4466d07359Block Operator
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