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 351091 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 351121 epoch_slot_no: 5521 block_no: 351073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-12-14 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c060a2d506e9217f61b4470798e26c8140467e4fac8e6c68725b2d094e1e6c3Block Operator
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