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 359092 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359123 epoch_slot_no: 13523 block_no: 359074 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1261 time: 2017-12-16 00:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x06f509eddd05137557a8c0dfaa548bb60a83aeedf7892b318cc25768161e77dcBlock Operator
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