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 335614 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 335643 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 335597 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-10 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa9b03225a4944cba8d17b85ced68ce92cbfaeed6cdbd56a62f1018720c3274f2Block Operator
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