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 356927 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 356957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 356909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-15 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13ae1adaa4552fa9ef7008eb973f45396f5fce2e73d0c6c2810fbe1acf41f6ccBlock Operator
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