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 340367 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 340397 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 340350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2244 time: 2017-12-11 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2865c471b06c84b2645c0a661592fa0855bc74b1dc3d1739bd47c89289435b9Block Operator
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