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 345207 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 345237 epoch_slot_no: 21237 block_no: 345190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-12 19:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb232fce8f43261f31d121e93e075331428103fb27c8c72ba14818fa51a1eadcBlock Operator
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