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 348958 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 348987 epoch_slot_no: 3387 block_no: 348940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-13 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d9c54b86c4cdfd208d0fb4ce60b47c2ff135bf42a5714b69021758e9093145fBlock Operator
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