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 354201 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 354231 epoch_slot_no: 8631 block_no: 354183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1889 time: 2017-12-14 21:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6d39d682413c453a673b04c7e3f4ead3ed1e7577caa3dac0ff5cfb0796db8e6Block Operator
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