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 353579 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 353609 epoch_slot_no: 8009 block_no: 353561 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3493 time: 2017-12-14 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98ad6e1a5b089db2aede3c548f9a1ebe46180794f1c01ea46224187fcc4cdd27Block Operator
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