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 359098 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 359129 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 359080 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2422 time: 2017-12-16 00:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27d452f7a4bcf01c6c40cb2e032599169f55ffd24fdcda3e96609c8d2e8f4836Block Operator
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