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 348000 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348029 epoch_slot_no: 2429 block_no: 347982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 11:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc80febf4541d0ac8d5cf59505ac8011f6bccccc3c180127b8fa11a7dbe4c51d2Block Operator
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