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 359807 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 359838 epoch_slot_no: 14238 block_no: 359789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4412 time: 2017-12-16 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaaca437ba78182c08457b0d86d7df05c768bf1de74e764fbb292896fa3f1a8d1Block Operator
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