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 356945 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 356975 epoch_slot_no: 11375 block_no: 356927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1747 time: 2017-12-15 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa387279df418a7a09760b2119f7c78540efdfa8a53fa14c23461205f466cbf18Block Operator
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