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 345517 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 345547 epoch_slot_no: 21547 block_no: 345500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2017-12-12 21:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10ae774353a4bea898337f109f030854dd1dc2521057ff48ef82f5fa1e9c2c45Block Operator
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