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 352085 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 352115 epoch_slot_no: 6515 block_no: 352067 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2787 time: 2017-12-14 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x658717915cc573b9e84ecccc7ea4ca068bfb690c5949f31d283ee5eda247e6e3Block Operator
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