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 334113 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 334142 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 334096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-10 06:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10e4344dfec87759af13a6a330a714a94786765397c383ce20e057cf0ee84d68Block Operator
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