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 347239 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347268 epoch_slot_no: 1668 block_no: 347221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2017-12-13 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e8f168ea8c6fc65d940c021fdc80d45d80f52948e84a1b13d565fbeb65a70a6Block Operator
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