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 354111 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 354141 epoch_slot_no: 8541 block_no: 354093 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-14 21:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x11412fa08074eaf6dd5994511e732d69703fc55c5f342b6579d816971aa6f3faBlock Operator
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