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 346773 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 346802 epoch_slot_no: 1202 block_no: 346755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1750 time: 2017-12-13 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x975427ea216715a129978faa4931ecedf78958b9076741ad569a6d722242fe50Block Operator
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