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 350087 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350116 epoch_slot_no: 4516 block_no: 350069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-13 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b725c37069082e229bc819ac281807fe3caa5329181784b93a7a077b459ad7aBlock Operator
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