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 345427 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 345457 epoch_slot_no: 21457 block_no: 345410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-12 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6ca4023f8e9a912dba329577a2339db50eddc2be2ee54f113d75997961d470cBlock Operator
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