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 356482 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 356512 epoch_slot_no: 10912 block_no: 356464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3167 time: 2017-12-15 10:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1de97d8a18a62d72df8c2a9e57930366099f6ac8f8efe3fb00edd33803eec14dBlock Operator
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