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 354709 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 354739 epoch_slot_no: 9139 block_no: 354691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-15 00:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe7a5520e104656bd23ecb4b98c4dce07ac306e26b4d9a8d238fe826a94585204Block Operator
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