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 335613 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 335642 epoch_slot_no: 11642 block_no: 335596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-10 14:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaabf32d44426670649a3666a42d0ffefe92dd8305a7bfed5de699b4eca8922ceBlock Operator
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