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 357535 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 357566 epoch_slot_no: 11966 block_no: 357517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 16:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb39767c70d19bc4a8deff15c895f443926a4c5018dbbbb0cabe91011ab137d96Block Operator
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