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 322029 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 322056 epoch_slot_no: 19656 block_no: 322013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-07 10:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dad3119f39cd22e30873d3c65cfcf0680a7f57bd855a6a01d034ae7a18caf1fBlock Operator
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