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 341215 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341245 epoch_slot_no: 17245 block_no: 341198 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 21:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32df689ee2e4f7e46c1b15a58c7496c37d5594568bafd4e947118ff9822f0075Block Operator
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