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 351531 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 351561 epoch_slot_no: 5961 block_no: 351513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1175 time: 2017-12-14 06:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7111bc8cb50dc250e27b9914cce44847ba19d8b3a5fe740bc3b6f6140858814eBlock Operator
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