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 352059 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 352089 epoch_slot_no: 6489 block_no: 352041 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-14 09:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3120dfa0d263b967ac5087ee20800ebe4c12dc5e61f8f20041afdc30b79b2e6Block Operator
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