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 354437 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 354467 epoch_slot_no: 8867 block_no: 354419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1744 time: 2017-12-14 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca90a8c082a603bd572ea8fbc7da1ebebe7159325dccbaadc1b60b807d687b50Block Operator
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