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 338469 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 338498 epoch_slot_no: 14498 block_no: 338452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 994 time: 2017-12-11 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95c29f2b09917b7488f7b01e92b492011f5b9572ce48a13dc8ec2b2ec5d62d7aBlock Operator
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