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 329837 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 329866 epoch_slot_no: 5866 block_no: 329820 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-09 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x702c13ade2d05308bdd3759857b75a867109da062968d526eda04359fd4b4ab0Block Operator
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