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 354055 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 354085 epoch_slot_no: 8485 block_no: 354037 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2017-12-14 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcff7742587016187a6f3d9fc5b8a7d31a3ae6b0038b8a9305dee8e21bc46e433Block Operator
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