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 349605 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 349634 epoch_slot_no: 4034 block_no: 349587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 20:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdeb497a118edd339fb081df2cc4612ad7d7b7251cff51e5f2294c3ce9b543e4eBlock Operator
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