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 359531 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359562 epoch_slot_no: 13962 block_no: 359513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 03:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75de3c00861955b79f27c39dfbdc2713c2cd639451a7f27d8bdc19a618ca3395Block Operator
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