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 352763 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 352793 epoch_slot_no: 7193 block_no: 352745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-14 13:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeca742f311c56f5b8decab226baf8f3c77954f5dd0b44267591dbd8c1d9d8b33Block Operator
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