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 339226 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 339255 epoch_slot_no: 15255 block_no: 339209 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2017-12-11 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e0f2688e3991d1673e85a7699d132b0b95681fd181f94738da1f2f2f19c8865Block Operator
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