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 333879 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 333908 epoch_slot_no: 9908 block_no: 333862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4463 time: 2017-12-10 04:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40c29464be9b26dcda7b4f808ac3838952a3d8c79a04440b673edb673cd091e8Block Operator
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