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 339152 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 339181 epoch_slot_no: 15181 block_no: 339135 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1355 time: 2017-12-11 10:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d0d400759a65a7ec2582201b3763a4396ed8a7b531013dfba828b11cb87ba13Block Operator
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