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 351507 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 351537 epoch_slot_no: 5937 block_no: 351489 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 990 time: 2017-12-14 06:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4eb3b50de0726ea366c89052ab28b5352e2105ebf646084e1ae51720db9d0745Block Operator
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