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 339348 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 339377 epoch_slot_no: 15377 block_no: 339331 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3668 time: 2017-12-11 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbac78f92f65e29da54d566520731c52b33b260b2d58b73d806141c225429fe2fBlock Operator
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