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 34470 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 34485 epoch_slot_no: 12885 block_no: 34467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2017-10-01 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd17ce764e376ad8c5590191848270aaec6d195a2f71758ed1490afd8d2b6edBlock Operator
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