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 34812 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 34827 epoch_slot_no: 13227 block_no: 34809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2017-10-01 23:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3b13e381f1cb9c961c92137c97b0744a638c8a9e626fd58342cd9dfb14e4568Block Operator
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