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 346004 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 346033 epoch_slot_no: 433 block_no: 345986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-13 00:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e30303aa6891e21e68ca1d7f77609697fc11ec6bf83743ed93ba825c63140bbBlock Operator
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