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 357405 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 357436 epoch_slot_no: 11836 block_no: 357387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-15 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xebe13a579919d8011f775c828913820196b8a83cfceb0f56ac2a5a4e999b2f55Block Operator
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