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 353897 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 353927 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 353879 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4595 time: 2017-12-14 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78f6d354695c68db51b77d0be51c6df68933d6dd344ac95a381975a5d545e1edBlock Operator
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