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 354213 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 354243 epoch_slot_no: 8643 block_no: 354195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1816 time: 2017-12-14 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95289b47b8ed4aceda67f8e0bbb14d9261b6ba6223f5d692dd9c14fe05998c21Block Operator
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