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 348634 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348663 epoch_slot_no: 3063 block_no: 348616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4284 time: 2017-12-13 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe865021b1b763589403f4de7e1be551cbceba2b832c0cd997fb87efb3c97ebb3Block Operator
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