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 340906 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 340936 epoch_slot_no: 16936 block_no: 340889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2430 time: 2017-12-11 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c9845346901beba7d4332d4b98b7fc50bde299fd8a3b0712d4ff75ca79f2b62Block Operator
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