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 331160 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331189 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 331143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 13:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64191021bb288fa422d217c14bfce09cc24d7fda2b4685526c3aaecf5f6f92c3Block Operator
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