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 350858 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 350888 epoch_slot_no: 5288 block_no: 350840 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2017-12-14 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81aa02848dbe7b1761134333e998d3e32d151da41a7dce54daae0e7d13f52f73Block Operator
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