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 330424 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 330453 epoch_slot_no: 6453 block_no: 330407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 986 time: 2017-12-09 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80a98efbdc09db58c59eb15eb8a1d0d90ba48de5f3a3027644f4bb8e6542f0f9Block Operator
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