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 359452 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 359483 epoch_slot_no: 13883 block_no: 359434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2418 time: 2017-12-16 02:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x710abb31868f27964e17b3bfab5b93b02f9fd9a4f3a2987f28f4705d28399a39Block Operator
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