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 338223 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 338252 epoch_slot_no: 14252 block_no: 338206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2253 time: 2017-12-11 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a86fc43d48b5d4aa56632e819f6c3ca97283e800635315c138ec249ab94a6a1Block Operator
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