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 320066 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 320092 epoch_slot_no: 17692 block_no: 320050 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2461 time: 2017-12-07 00:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe376347c8f22993cd2d0c98a14ab0c6c1174c0b01cd688e0f9383ba6afb5a2c7Block Operator
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