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 354332 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 354362 epoch_slot_no: 8762 block_no: 354314 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2017-12-14 22:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x035dd5ed1af12176421a5b294d25d843d5b1adc2dad0c8ce4a0108de94f817b3Block Operator
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