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 331675 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 331704 epoch_slot_no: 7704 block_no: 331658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2017-12-09 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe3c104e508d43a4ec3d7fbeb45166c6b656e4a85776cfa471a537e4dd476c85Block Operator
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