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 354452 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 354482 epoch_slot_no: 8882 block_no: 354434 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1735 time: 2017-12-14 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7030fbab4163899e744977c7ae481bf2966d975f1636254594d78749fa1fdcbdBlock Operator
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