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 340152 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 340182 epoch_slot_no: 16182 block_no: 340135 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 15:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbba22719e91a5a6d41fad935a78e7a87807fc8560e872df4a393937a0cbfc1b8Block Operator
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