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 353527 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 353557 epoch_slot_no: 7957 block_no: 353509 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2017-12-14 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x82b6d84642877fab05cda8c389b508b735a1f92665548ad96bb92d5c4cf23b68Block Operator
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