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 339655 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 339684 epoch_slot_no: 15684 block_no: 339638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2787 time: 2017-12-11 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd3dcd491116f9e78d6bcb683a18a624c84157bb5f96e8f05424a6d7e70af78eBlock Operator
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