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 356152 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 356182 epoch_slot_no: 10582 block_no: 356134 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe1da4858b3fb0fe6c22fb410e78873dff46ae3371528e84d93e3379cb1193d0Block Operator
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