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 351328 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 351358 epoch_slot_no: 5758 block_no: 351310 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-14 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ae9953d9da6b3bf483fc893a825a3a39ea147ba7c13c2ede4ca6157b12392d7Block Operator
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