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 359351 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359382 epoch_slot_no: 13782 block_no: 359333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 02:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe3db4a464d7a3a1bf5f9d8b4a6f36de2ef1018a3decad9f8bc906f85867aaacBlock Operator
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