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 348413 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348442 epoch_slot_no: 2842 block_no: 348395 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb80a3ee3f9cf57d18777572846e9c1d1794a74c6a1dc845998d1854f48d170cbBlock Operator
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