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 347017 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347046 epoch_slot_no: 1446 block_no: 346999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-13 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x815441b0369ceba60f663071c2b6ca3e56e75ce214e2c8c34292d3b4cd83f94fBlock Operator
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