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 337862 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 337891 epoch_slot_no: 13891 block_no: 337845 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58d8e9aef4ad0bce4fc94660a4f61eb5cd3fdd5bc6fd6e9c916f2f44006d5880Block Operator
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