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 341553 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 341583 epoch_slot_no: 17583 block_no: 341536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2453 time: 2017-12-11 23:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed709abe98681fbc0b92adee5a4eb38af56479e8b0feafae9556016fe6b53c70Block Operator
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