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 331979 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 332008 epoch_slot_no: 8008 block_no: 331962 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-09 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a5fbed2bb93a05ebe896e3ec93ce86f90c36bf736aa1795cba5fd6e99591052Block Operator
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