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 359813 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 359844 epoch_slot_no: 14244 block_no: 359795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7faf243bf2f3ca6f2ee31fd9e12a51c7008c38b37aab80faa702d2f707ce11eBlock Operator
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