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 359835 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 359866 epoch_slot_no: 14266 block_no: 359817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-16 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2de92b23d3995376b93303a838cede4dcc70e9af073b772a1f3c568bd01103b7Block Operator
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