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 338168 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 338197 epoch_slot_no: 14197 block_no: 338151 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x737988315e2f7768f3be13852c7bbabf362f28ce9bb9adde30460f69b284eabfBlock Operator
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