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 352295 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 352325 epoch_slot_no: 6725 block_no: 352277 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-14 11:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2cbec8ccf7a2efe58410a2e18bf9d102e1c80c6e951d08c9e16e09e0fa7c60bBlock Operator
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