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 358441 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 358472 epoch_slot_no: 12872 block_no: 358423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2814 time: 2017-12-15 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78c6e96253f7fc8e4a35a0a1c8f978d8b0f30c5f8286058a32a53a8f45ba1921Block Operator
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