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 357636 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 357667 epoch_slot_no: 12067 block_no: 357618 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 16:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4edc9837b05c65e4674f8cc2ac17fdb01c7e9d1acc7382a9cc2294412bf36e9Block Operator
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