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 341139 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 341169 epoch_slot_no: 17169 block_no: 341122 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-11 21:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc7e2f238669451f54ab9ffc060b4d8deda972f441162af06f13b648e71b083fBlock Operator
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