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 346320 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346349 epoch_slot_no: 749 block_no: 346302 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 01:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x284fe6eaa7f1af36604d4b07c17268e0a62d91350ea37be261b5f3483069d7cfBlock Operator
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