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 341810 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 341840 epoch_slot_no: 17840 block_no: 341793 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3524 time: 2017-12-12 00:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe56bf60fe348fedf86b7fe1c1956220077b6c42754aa0c69cfee9942b41e3505Block Operator
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