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 346762 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 346791 epoch_slot_no: 1191 block_no: 346744 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-13 04:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf960b4afabb5f85ff0c393e22325f9205f63b2214b98786ff1abea0cce2ed758Block Operator
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