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 349170 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 349199 epoch_slot_no: 3599 block_no: 349152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1742 time: 2017-12-13 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd0bcee2ef25b4680d971d79c00943672c7eba0d2f5491db3bf114b9b9385f68Block Operator
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