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 341403 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341433 epoch_slot_no: 17433 block_no: 341386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-11 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0be634dfbd45c36c516fa2b9d5eb4e3133999aed3080ebdf1a0a8aad6b03cb8Block Operator
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