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 350062 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350091 epoch_slot_no: 4491 block_no: 350044 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-13 22:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44c551d06c6023b48c1e7e7e429ec58f389fd0029f3483197534acb7f79b12fbBlock Operator
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