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 331173 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331202 epoch_slot_no: 7202 block_no: 331156 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1270 time: 2017-12-09 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda1496c09eee301689bfac4671c5e7bf53112ddb3c05f40a6f586310d6372af6Block Operator
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