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 321276 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 321303 epoch_slot_no: 18903 block_no: 321260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2017-12-07 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0f7b7ec8ad6f06a8687bf5865b178952c521f2acc4b8adb2db9a3ad19a0eb90Block Operator
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