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 358440 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 358471 epoch_slot_no: 12871 block_no: 358422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2818 time: 2017-12-15 21:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa7fc3b27ec26974411cf6227753d73933c7a2e2d06d0cebf4df7c74cd41abb58Block Operator
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