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 321454 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 321481 epoch_slot_no: 19081 block_no: 321438 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1380 time: 2017-12-07 07:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30275e1f68080e7d68bfed016e1c2896d92cd70d8fbb637feb3341097b37b86Block Operator
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