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 350547 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350577 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 350529 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-12-14 01:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x710b08b135a83829ea6b5674f973c02bc77cea4b7ddbb11849e3821e66d84cf6Block Operator
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