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 339100 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 339129 epoch_slot_no: 15129 block_no: 339083 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2779 time: 2017-12-11 09:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeed37a3ee5c6397a212fa87e18aaeb48993b8cced2a91666a2f085eb1666bd97Block Operator
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