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 353526 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 353556 epoch_slot_no: 7956 block_no: 353508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1528 time: 2017-12-14 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5536bf2e233361b3226b7e9c4de1f09c5e3120d459c6e6e528726117889850c7Block Operator
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