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 338791 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 338820 epoch_slot_no: 14820 block_no: 338774 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 08:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf57db24dd73fedefc745a6b82f986dba4ab61a0531f268b0b9c50b1c1133ee17Block Operator
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