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 353042 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 353072 epoch_slot_no: 7472 block_no: 353024 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4066 time: 2017-12-14 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1033aa97bb6c65254285871aa8e0b1dc8c6cba432d3051858d03f95ad2cc9588Block Operator
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