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 350060 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350089 epoch_slot_no: 4489 block_no: 350042 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-13 22:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2f8b5a4cc694efacd0e71a0314436ce51b5daa687bba427f6fb219de172ab35Block Operator
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