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 330870 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 330899 epoch_slot_no: 6899 block_no: 330853 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 12:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3ab7f59f42b1ab981181c17b23dd1bed8a46e02659f3e0ee1b494d3af0c7d85Block Operator
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