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 341607 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 341637 epoch_slot_no: 17637 block_no: 341590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-11 23:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc00f8b8d5b321fef4c519eb1440ddbdd9d14450ce8c845173c2f2e0745b7de74Block Operator
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