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 345872 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 345901 epoch_slot_no: 301 block_no: 345854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-12 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa89099354529af07eb6acbcb53f92fe3d6de7e3543e1669ed032739e7df60c93Block Operator
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