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 340520 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 340550 epoch_slot_no: 16550 block_no: 340503 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 17:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc5e33ae75d707664a4fb193e700fef77652a2f6fd678927eaa7532f2b97f905Block Operator
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