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 358322 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 358353 epoch_slot_no: 12753 block_no: 358304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-15 20:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54cd7feb5137356a750412e49cd5e5f5bfa01fc0c2c1bf3f8b86a6d6459f8ba5Block Operator
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