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 331269 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331298 epoch_slot_no: 7298 block_no: 331252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-09 14:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7673e27d4b4b145e24d2cd818636e34570998d7538b65e0cd747e110d4af36c2Block Operator
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