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 345250 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 345280 epoch_slot_no: 21280 block_no: 345233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-12 19:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2b7b34d5efad2d46f5fcdf1bac9b0c48046bb0b24503ca4f6fcd04cbb5068acaBlock Operator
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