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 358758 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 358789 epoch_slot_no: 13189 block_no: 358740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-15 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62e01701ddf44e97ce5167f18f303e22997a14a9ef7492691c3df000ed71f09dBlock Operator
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