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 359821 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 359852 epoch_slot_no: 14252 block_no: 359803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-16 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45b18a6cddf6ec9f2f2c00fe900a85ba2d219c57d4f1b825e369662a7ee2cff3Block Operator
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