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 330513 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 330542 epoch_slot_no: 6542 block_no: 330496 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4065 time: 2017-12-09 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f376c2859829c578f59f1e4608cef3821cf9643283d5fd574b4be64a790eb66Block Operator
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