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 350011 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350040 epoch_slot_no: 4440 block_no: 349993 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-13 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb00935384ac053c80b79ada636edf838900033bbea52488b5a7ca013f3601903Block Operator
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