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 345783 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 345812 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 345765 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2473 time: 2017-12-12 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36d919e52ffcaa83c7921b49ce14934479de31d7d15a881481b4e9f5cb30ce53Block Operator
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