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 359102 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359133 epoch_slot_no: 13533 block_no: 359084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1536 time: 2017-12-16 00:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc0eacd8533206668361f2325d09a991b1d68892a2e60eb2e5e351af14649248cBlock Operator
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