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 358669 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 358700 epoch_slot_no: 13100 block_no: 358651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2792 time: 2017-12-15 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1cf1093da105a93a718d180f66243b74c3ff1f1d811828c572893021e445a1cBlock Operator
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