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 337290 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 337319 epoch_slot_no: 13319 block_no: 337273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 994 time: 2017-12-10 23:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46f5dcdc101a47e269faac12bb719d830a9eea19bf54953bed84c5be6edb9bf7Block Operator
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