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 346458 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346487 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 346440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa85c67cb694457a36d2c34b6f2d39be4389baab957314877f0c4b7416fd1a172Block Operator
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