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 349039 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 349068 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 349021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3182 time: 2017-12-13 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x78c41c9154ead7d9c24f9f73e419759c396310e4ea4d3d47a63d9a000f7cb638Block Operator
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