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 348014 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 348043 epoch_slot_no: 2443 block_no: 347996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2460 time: 2017-12-13 11:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd207eb5cc241997372a153a5d7af24250d56b26884a8c3b430ddd65b03903da2Block Operator
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