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 331049 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331078 epoch_slot_no: 7078 block_no: 331032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 13:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c7da0351dd6347e526e1f8c9970a2887cab5101eb6dc85685ecfe75e79d2521Block Operator
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