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 358391 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 358422 epoch_slot_no: 12822 block_no: 358373 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-15 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb6d24c8d3ca67c802685e71c87ebb6dc857129b4bce82f787adedc6e94fb983Block Operator
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