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 347277 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 347306 epoch_slot_no: 1706 block_no: 347259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2017-12-13 07:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c9b505ece04f13559829ffc741c0ff9617290d3974a2793d73f645237ae46a8Block Operator
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