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 353535 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 353565 epoch_slot_no: 7965 block_no: 353517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2257 time: 2017-12-14 17:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x004c292649133aba4cd7d1059f52eadc53fef742a1232150b3071be0c29d666dBlock Operator
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