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 340586 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 340616 epoch_slot_no: 16616 block_no: 340569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1167 time: 2017-12-11 18:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ba271e2d24c163e057b8ff4e8d07c49d884c7b4717dfb18ca0ae11847e9609cBlock Operator
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