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 353657 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 353687 epoch_slot_no: 8087 block_no: 353639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2070 time: 2017-12-14 18:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7425fbcf3fcf3d6f6a1978ea2eec030397d6954f591df60ba1c211e91962d76Block Operator
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