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 353876 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 353906 epoch_slot_no: 8306 block_no: 353858 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2017-12-14 19:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62d1ba8030d23614507679bd96f25dfac119a14afc6c890d144527d29601902bBlock Operator
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