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 337927 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 337956 epoch_slot_no: 13956 block_no: 337910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 03:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8a467b7a20210b8c990976f8244352d172fb37d1780b57edc2873657729dba2Block Operator
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