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 333862 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 333891 epoch_slot_no: 9891 block_no: 333845 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4648 time: 2017-12-10 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfcd6d66aa228b99917b4b3f1daf9115e1a1a0776fe270de9273af05ea46c36cBlock Operator
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