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 357791 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 357822 epoch_slot_no: 12222 block_no: 357773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-15 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9cf98a898a24c373a6cb9eae4ad35f6f1d6281830319730e705c9c5390fa8f4eBlock Operator
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