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 338997 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 339026 epoch_slot_no: 15026 block_no: 338980 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-11 09:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x41976815d466daeb0ba6004133f5d1d6b1f3819e6fde5652897f7cc700c167a2Block Operator
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