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 321619 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 321646 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 321603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1567 time: 2017-12-07 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c198d3112645c5295509f1a4dbecd0bb9cb340f375a770fcb297dee4916cac4Block Operator
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