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 357623 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 357654 epoch_slot_no: 12054 block_no: 357605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-15 16:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd11e5f79ee063b9e0629c0401d1f4aef4aed8b7cec6b0f9957fa2f211ee33228Block Operator
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