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 358736 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 358767 epoch_slot_no: 13167 block_no: 358718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3128 time: 2017-12-15 22:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb27e5cb6bbdc6941033d6b20b81e578879477ee12ebc24181088a8b5787b4cc4Block Operator
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