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 339008 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 339037 epoch_slot_no: 15037 block_no: 338991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x399c528d5de286efb6270edf18968f3ccf12822faaf60327dce19fa2cc4ee6c6Block Operator
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