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 332614 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 332643 epoch_slot_no: 8643 block_no: 332597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-09 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaceb2ef85d442d562397e51340049c75c71746e41cf92389f1caa835d35dba09Block Operator
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