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 333225 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 333254 epoch_slot_no: 9254 block_no: 333208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1739 time: 2017-12-10 01:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf4ce584b39ed0f09f246fa63d6d6dccdd5f10b7285c77b216deba28158d0ba9Block Operator
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