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 345249 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 345279 epoch_slot_no: 21279 block_no: 345232 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 911 time: 2017-12-12 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x118c5702347f058c7852d7937d8fecc11a1090bd22a933b7c018800894ebabfeBlock Operator
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