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 338373 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 338402 epoch_slot_no: 14402 block_no: 338356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2017-12-11 05:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bce230afbf9eb0ad0406d959c70fa6281ee479c0dc0727d7f6c905d3c8a3821Block Operator
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