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 353714 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 353744 epoch_slot_no: 8144 block_no: 353696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3846 time: 2017-12-14 18:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea78bbefe229e0b931b0cd774f938a68b18ab9dacade39a04a1331c7a0f98e9cBlock Operator
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