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 356941 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 356971 epoch_slot_no: 11371 block_no: 356923 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21e1369ffc9b0bbb8108272ef8ca52ac916b852d18a21cfa9770685b8151d6e7Block Operator
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