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 359184 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359215 epoch_slot_no: 13615 block_no: 359166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2017-12-16 01:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd847f10239625eb85fb19e1ae58fa2da72bdc91b8b9fe14877cc2ddb666d7daBlock Operator
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