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 359802 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 359833 epoch_slot_no: 14233 block_no: 359784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-16 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96ce4234ac8f84bc1bad432da72b3cf7dd71b6dfa9410297d0f809f70d17fb94Block Operator
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