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 359076 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359107 epoch_slot_no: 13507 block_no: 359058 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 00:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde88695db37e4d7112a09ad685f2b09fd2c41163b7fbfa7c852d41406c0ca687Block Operator
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