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 337996 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 338025 epoch_slot_no: 14025 block_no: 337979 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2017-12-11 03:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3841c7a75c75c958419d8feb439e2c8d15e63b3958b9a3ca44d6a8744ca46e32Block Operator
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