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 358021 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 358052 epoch_slot_no: 12452 block_no: 358003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3171 time: 2017-12-15 18:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac87d4d872c1f79adebaf2ce9070d389c86e46f6709371d96681f73dbd0b8d8fBlock Operator
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