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 350485 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 350514 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 350467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-14 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83d0e36d393884675cf0a3e55b00bf36d18632b1be9a38a2998e2c450de710b0Block Operator
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