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 350699 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350729 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 350681 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-14 02:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2cbd38dd69c74434539afad965037e3428ef111fb492c1ff6b9d4f4221abb266Block Operator
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