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 350981 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 351011 epoch_slot_no: 5411 block_no: 350963 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-14 03:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf87787095fc2a93379eae28a1482e365a2ae02618fdde99e4049ab11a82a8852Block Operator
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