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 349015 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 349044 epoch_slot_no: 3444 block_no: 348997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 16:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c19acaa98ebfd4fb31b4a96fffbf1d2d4ee2f91f77f480463ce0f55a791376aBlock Operator
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