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 335718 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 335747 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 335701 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-10 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f1718c8e2582e67c8f5d28b9002eb18714607aea3f3c106133a0b107df03ad6Block Operator
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