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 352912 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 352942 epoch_slot_no: 7342 block_no: 352894 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2423 time: 2017-12-14 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefb9601acde42853484b714ef1888a27a08a088ef4d7c4cb91a0ec5e58946976Block Operator
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