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 341848 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 341878 epoch_slot_no: 17878 block_no: 341831 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3536 time: 2017-12-12 01:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa32389539d6c14f94aa5a9d6a9ce5d1dba8d687660497af8e1225dcac7ccd610Block Operator
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