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 357797 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 357828 epoch_slot_no: 12228 block_no: 357779 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1021 time: 2017-12-15 17:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4aa364ff660ca97d73269cc99e0695cb75711fec43246426c1032f4e91eccd73Block Operator
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