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 348956 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348985 epoch_slot_no: 3385 block_no: 348938 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-13 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x383914aee92cf9965dcc526b58bfa18b15c3b10b443bad60a2b18004223fdee3Block Operator
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