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 354656 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 354686 epoch_slot_no: 9086 block_no: 354638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-15 00:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x331ccc98b7c421b08d17019caff5aa95c83010fc6e9d1e2b1ca17fc0148e69b8Block Operator
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