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 358662 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 358693 epoch_slot_no: 13093 block_no: 358644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1528 time: 2017-12-15 22:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f3119c992b0c28ebb96baaa1a9c25b7d339ddaf2d77d16017b52f0e13b246b3Block Operator
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