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 345847 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 345876 epoch_slot_no: 276 block_no: 345829 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1926 time: 2017-12-12 23:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bb3d49f42a48fcc46f19bdcecab23e03ff50a125bf699d68686103686513fe7Block Operator
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