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 331233 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331262 epoch_slot_no: 7262 block_no: 331216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3160 time: 2017-12-09 14:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3d80b63d0ef64cb53dcb2a0aa1bc63db65ce39e8fe67c4e6a4b1e19d89146ca9Block Operator
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