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 338808 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 338837 epoch_slot_no: 14837 block_no: 338791 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2254 time: 2017-12-11 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb1d75519a9d2b9f79be0bf5b809579d8a81502fa2a949582e20b64f415f38e6cBlock Operator
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