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 338508 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 338537 epoch_slot_no: 14537 block_no: 338491 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2970 time: 2017-12-11 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcce345d72bbe73cc8f8b18271cd77ebd13795b7c0df9df3d9549b3d2e78a5d0fBlock Operator
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