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 357304 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 357335 epoch_slot_no: 11735 block_no: 357286 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-15 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5535e1e26911d10340b1a2ddda0b774f931a783a618964313cff25be63c73c2cBlock Operator
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