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 358697 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 358728 epoch_slot_no: 13128 block_no: 358679 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-15 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c3eda4bcb35e198b11bd35ba484106fb8513532b921e03bea8645e44d927eacBlock Operator
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