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 331631 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331660 epoch_slot_no: 7660 block_no: 331614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-09 16:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48610821004054b2b4f2f24adeec731649fb374736b4d53690cb643e76c55377Block Operator
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