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 353660 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 353690 epoch_slot_no: 8090 block_no: 353642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-14 18:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50865727fe10cbf1ca99e6f9c56d338a8a8fcd9df08b87b6f062d9642d7cbe3aBlock Operator
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