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 347396 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347425 epoch_slot_no: 1825 block_no: 347378 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 07:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4d4bede34e76bcd0fe084f79ed37119a8b536da547969b71bb2583698e4756b4Block Operator
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