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 341522 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 341552 epoch_slot_no: 17552 block_no: 341505 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 939 time: 2017-12-11 23:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0937bd2768e0fd02d07a45f5414ca47c13596c19a0a84fe470dfd0ba33b7991Block Operator
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