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 346462 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346491 epoch_slot_no: 891 block_no: 346444 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 02:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc22f353a32bd7e8a45c81637d3930360c813b7c5f754c7186d437fb3939371b3Block Operator
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