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 345651 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 345680 epoch_slot_no: 80 block_no: 345633 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2017-12-12 22:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7e0a5c31f822f737fd29d8fad1e2b017f7f3634ec4e36b3012dedc99b1fa0fcBlock Operator
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