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 336502 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 336531 epoch_slot_no: 12531 block_no: 336485 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-10 19:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfaeab436b710162b32573cc8950e1670b8b95d574c46cd6f67d6972278a78398Block Operator
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