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 337287 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 337316 epoch_slot_no: 13316 block_no: 337270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-10 23:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac87a65a5aa300deedddcae41215af76a4a1e87eb5bd73e803eb51e9587e4bd2Block Operator
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