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 358624 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 358655 epoch_slot_no: 13055 block_no: 358606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2616 time: 2017-12-15 22:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33110d4fa299c5beb4eb7952649eaa91ab19b41cd1ed88fc737c021712f99c33Block Operator
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