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 357792 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 357823 epoch_slot_no: 12223 block_no: 357774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3524 time: 2017-12-15 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x448e95fc72823905a02ced746651fad1f4134c272e207e1959e80fe4f4e3b2d4Block Operator
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