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 353886 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 353916 epoch_slot_no: 8316 block_no: 353868 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1532 time: 2017-12-14 19:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa58c2bc89cf91814bb68dc73548efdc849e1692b765fc05f43035ee6712fdd11Block Operator
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