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 354363 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 354393 epoch_slot_no: 8793 block_no: 354345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5718 time: 2017-12-14 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62740042b643ff0f36f54c4f20d7ffa82e9b3d8210f36aae08cccad7dc9fb790Block Operator
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