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 350524 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350553 epoch_slot_no: 4953 block_no: 350506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-14 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83d37d5a23829c7683ee93e3e808145045bee53c37cf4e17eabff77a900dffbeBlock Operator
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