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 343638 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 343668 epoch_slot_no: 19668 block_no: 343621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3914 time: 2017-12-12 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x709f79476fd14bda800e90d7144f231a423a56f22f46b25fd6ce8fdbd85c8066Block Operator
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