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 342074 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 342104 epoch_slot_no: 18104 block_no: 342057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-12 02:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd79b39cc8c8b2fe6a88ed970e3d743f5496ed92291c402b35dfaab33a84a56ffBlock Operator
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