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 358719 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 358750 epoch_slot_no: 13150 block_no: 358701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2426 time: 2017-12-15 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4aca6cb5eaaa79714d35e1bc1d3630a5a2c0b39936738d2f796a838bacbe6e70Block Operator
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