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 340929 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 340959 epoch_slot_no: 16959 block_no: 340912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-11 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fa141a428288cdf9c1a7f7d8310107bdd82adbdf8de1f2f3ad4c4effd000acdBlock Operator
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