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 346503 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346532 epoch_slot_no: 932 block_no: 346485 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2017-12-13 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafbbdfe79974680b7b9b56e50c1a4ef071d12eeaf9eff491430aa1618d18eae5Block Operator
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