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 342164 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 342194 epoch_slot_no: 18194 block_no: 342147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-12 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd91f077a0a55bcdb374577ec743d09be1f1ad1f51e7058714867e831f08fae7eBlock Operator
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