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 339289 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 339318 epoch_slot_no: 15318 block_no: 339272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-11 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70aa13a750034c3bb114fea5a6c884e30c87ef1ac106d9d2b7f99a2bba0c3e97Block Operator
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