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 359132 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 359163 epoch_slot_no: 13563 block_no: 359114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4944 time: 2017-12-16 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0872bd66d976ddf92202194466482f02b444bb620cd5c0cc43dc2acec71ea145Block Operator
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