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 348607 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 348636 epoch_slot_no: 3036 block_no: 348589 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3178 time: 2017-12-13 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54c00199958d4974b9e00c3e8a5359441f274ecd1adb474f15828c45063f78d5Block Operator
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