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 358753 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 358784 epoch_slot_no: 13184 block_no: 358735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2065 time: 2017-12-15 22:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac6892235a68299e1167713dfdc471ff9ccc1faa7428a53a9d31f5fc6deb53faBlock Operator
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