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 353088 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 353118 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 353070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6574 time: 2017-12-14 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb7475f902d738e682d085394b5c0638b1ead218cb544b99c6a0247ff1d45d95Block Operator
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