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 351574 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 351604 epoch_slot_no: 6004 block_no: 351556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2797 time: 2017-12-14 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5084985fc38b4afcd17044a1dfe2422e02e2ee375a3c6f8af323ebdb9a937aa5Block Operator
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