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 330526 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 330555 epoch_slot_no: 6555 block_no: 330509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-09 10:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cced3208f2839c804bc256581d173a6f4e14a793644b97217e4de5ed6f6eac7Block Operator
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