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 359085 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 359116 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 359067 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60306a41a536697cb97dc0a75ead02d0aab5c7405685928c4bdec896eac223abBlock Operator
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