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 340666 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 340696 epoch_slot_no: 16696 block_no: 340649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 18:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74d0c48a795d7207282f297fbd564b148e6e1ac786c5686d56534e8770c3f108Block Operator
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