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 347773 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 347802 epoch_slot_no: 2202 block_no: 347755 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 09:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88a8c2f16d8a204cfbcbb0fa9e4e6ddd12338d2846023ab321a25110b5700742Block Operator
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