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 320376 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 320403 epoch_slot_no: 18003 block_no: 320360 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3914 time: 2017-12-07 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2306909e627e14c23df4e9daec53ed27a59d34e39093aab7f781c79585e511d3Block Operator
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