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 351092 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 351122 epoch_slot_no: 5522 block_no: 351074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2798 time: 2017-12-14 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f22c7896245547ea1ee6e66531ee483d4161280222bc2442da2aa8fe546aba3Block Operator
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