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 331210 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331239 epoch_slot_no: 7239 block_no: 331193 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 13:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f0bc2b4641aaa9252710b018f6906db8c0a2e05088327279ad767d2665b211bBlock Operator
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