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 356402 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 356432 epoch_slot_no: 10832 block_no: 356384 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-15 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4535e4fbaed46dcfacc47ad1f7fc1c8ed5cc951c3ea56f0f26464a777128b44fBlock Operator
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