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 357858 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 357889 epoch_slot_no: 12289 block_no: 357840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-15 18:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcb8bee9ed2606f935b0afd2f947867820f09d9aaba2e73b7b64f22e6a31af2f7Block Operator
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