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 340368 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 340398 epoch_slot_no: 16398 block_no: 340351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2783 time: 2017-12-11 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13e09da50b22a3ce71388ca23d266d3238add37171ad6064f45cb9ba72c41797Block Operator
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