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 349363 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 349392 epoch_slot_no: 3792 block_no: 349345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3170 time: 2017-12-13 18:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbfefc1795c79f16354d5514ea01a97daf878865f28187dc2b173d619a96d326fBlock Operator
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