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 339726 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 339756 epoch_slot_no: 15756 block_no: 339709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5286 time: 2017-12-11 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x91a717300225878c91a012a2b5489ec83070c4d0eed5dd2d8e811f7ad67c7f4dBlock Operator
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