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 341342 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341372 epoch_slot_no: 17372 block_no: 341325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1928 time: 2017-12-11 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c8ecf4a8a89d7de80db6e51e6f11e52ddae25f83183a43c119f9728b32bde52Block Operator
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