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 334308 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 334337 epoch_slot_no: 10337 block_no: 334291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1566 time: 2017-12-10 07:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5274d13563d5cc10e165d4fb0ac67f75c336222618f9a63d6aac751f9def1674Block Operator
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