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 337609 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 337638 epoch_slot_no: 13638 block_no: 337592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 876 time: 2017-12-11 01:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5844d6ebf2bac87e79be21f9e5fe71108a0621b3a9428e3a2425ad90466e2e7Block Operator
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