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 357649 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 357680 epoch_slot_no: 12080 block_no: 357631 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2469 time: 2017-12-15 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd8546177434a7c780346a25d2c6bbf488c5ecad959d1ae280ba6ff19a705f95Block Operator
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