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 347763 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347792 epoch_slot_no: 2192 block_no: 347745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2017-12-13 09:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7718cc68fc11f3d9d901f9cde89dae0bf75c2d5fb01fef93ce1bf7b17ee751aBlock Operator
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