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 348918 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 348947 epoch_slot_no: 3347 block_no: 348900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1389 time: 2017-12-13 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x69462b5eb896e8b19eb627b1eac89a2aef5289aa46a9fb1b9840abeb21b9b020Block Operator
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