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 332735 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 332764 epoch_slot_no: 8764 block_no: 332718 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-09 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb16b52ec68ceb47375505d265cc994787ee89c91117d8ea67edc016ae8c6abbBlock Operator
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