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 346217 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346246 epoch_slot_no: 646 block_no: 346199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 01:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33b23e8fc6bdae5e55ef744620827a5d99f69d1c18b1bb1341bc4ad8be6cff7dBlock Operator
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