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 338204 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 338233 epoch_slot_no: 14233 block_no: 338187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed1b5ed99fc200ef8cdcef5d23e735a86d003a1b5f81f4e16047c0671d97eff0Block Operator
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