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 341213 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341243 epoch_slot_no: 17243 block_no: 341196 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0723ce047f1c0ade4f554b8bdc48402c2a6caddb06130146f2469db11a9ba8b1Block Operator
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