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 321202 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 321229 epoch_slot_no: 18829 block_no: 321186 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-07 06:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd835c594558f3e36f46de72a98db2a46ca5db76ac4176cd43aa90353d63eb293Block Operator
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