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 347257 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347286 epoch_slot_no: 1686 block_no: 347239 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 07:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49998cb3292262c50a86c46c5cae14d3d7a15f707f02c6588a06ac64c60c0b5aBlock Operator
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