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 346344 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346373 epoch_slot_no: 773 block_no: 346326 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 02:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf22ff513d1b9c2dc81898c1871745c62f144d1964cf5c2444438174eb61f3c16Block Operator
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