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 348920 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 348949 epoch_slot_no: 3349 block_no: 348902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2817 time: 2017-12-13 16:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x682e620546bbeeb8680912a0bed9af27c9ac756cff172e9ac96fb3f8b1c17d5cBlock Operator
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