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 340429 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 340459 epoch_slot_no: 16459 block_no: 340412 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1265 time: 2017-12-11 17:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bb34db8325b9890e26634e0fa4af8bdb1d9cadabf3bbbdb096702737a4575c8Block Operator
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