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 359665 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 359696 epoch_slot_no: 14096 block_no: 359647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-16 04:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4e30e15d11c1be17ec176e4adcc9fb1ca4df234dfcafd2f79c4e6e81cb9468e4Block Operator
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