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 321483 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 321510 epoch_slot_no: 19110 block_no: 321467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-07 07:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed52e9c05988a609fb34b802dfdb728e7e6b7b0e70501d92817b2f269dada5f9Block Operator
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