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 358122 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 358153 epoch_slot_no: 12553 block_no: 358104 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2096 time: 2017-12-15 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe86166494cbb82eaf76e9078033b6ed60b187fe52dd363f7e7e41108c1336a50Block Operator
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