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 34288 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 34303 epoch_slot_no: 12703 block_no: 34285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1021 time: 2017-10-01 20:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b108e98833fa39a46ab7bcd96b58b0928a37669d33176cb9c6e933a33679789Block Operator
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