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 344523 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 344553 epoch_slot_no: 20553 block_no: 344506 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-12 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cf9c9a1db16007c7843ab472f23957f1dc5f0ecdce3e3bbaae239bf5a85a377Block Operator
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