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 320967 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 320994 epoch_slot_no: 18594 block_no: 320951 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-07 05:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50be4814d24dd53b488aef9542c3d460ca07f068f8d829b43fcaf51cb3e64b8cBlock Operator
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