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 331283 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331312 epoch_slot_no: 7312 block_no: 331266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd24cbb973d005fc95cca1f129f7dc8c69921ccebcbe524fda5c38d2289b8308Block Operator
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