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 348834 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348863 epoch_slot_no: 3263 block_no: 348816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 15:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd80c5416f916be0af2e873e8f8923c7adc7fc3be2c1ca26ca2a648405d5f5f7Block Operator
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