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 347632 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347661 epoch_slot_no: 2061 block_no: 347614 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f67410a81c9e95f41349a6a5dfadf0ec2f69e406ea8a2353ef7c9bb495ee232Block Operator
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