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 337836 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 337865 epoch_slot_no: 13865 block_no: 337819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1351 time: 2017-12-11 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda2a9c10bc26e1fdafa87b52ac41dc1b5a4e25c4d3e03bbde321ed2a3b7408fcBlock Operator
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