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 356451 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 356481 epoch_slot_no: 10881 block_no: 356433 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-15 10:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee78999d15b1123b051a4115bd009a8efddc9843386a2fe0e9568cbbcb506095Block Operator
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