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 345501 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 345531 epoch_slot_no: 21531 block_no: 345484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2476 time: 2017-12-12 21:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x771c7893a36486447236b65ac482615ad2935e2909b6a2f5b9cf0a07f4a25d83Block Operator
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