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 354571 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 354601 epoch_slot_no: 9001 block_no: 354553 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3171 time: 2017-12-14 23:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7f0f605608853e895534eeca164a0da68e45d55e3484c8e0c0992b8ddd901abBlock Operator
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