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 357111 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 357142 epoch_slot_no: 11542 block_no: 357093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 13:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9597c07da793bb2903b1c4d6eedc9b5e4b2de311eeb8181d276d1c3392d1bc26Block Operator
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