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 358785 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 358816 epoch_slot_no: 13216 block_no: 358767 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2783 time: 2017-12-15 23:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c55b9777d22b1cbe3d06fe63c8a57fda66e29e09bed3cf04d8f82e71bf6def6Block Operator
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