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 346432 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346461 epoch_slot_no: 861 block_no: 346414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44434e5ce442c368c27cf8e8a391869b2f5bcefecb7cd2459c27301fd0f18bf0Block Operator
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