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 348608 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 348637 epoch_slot_no: 3037 block_no: 348590 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2821 time: 2017-12-13 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a19efe0c54e1df829df1fd8322eba7bc8e51f41851fa0e353cee8d48475204dBlock Operator
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