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 351784 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 351814 epoch_slot_no: 6214 block_no: 351766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2435 time: 2017-12-14 08:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9901d227bc8a5cc08b3419bfb50ed837b7836bc93106041fa1f5a3f7731f2a6cBlock Operator
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