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 322106 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 322133 epoch_slot_no: 19733 block_no: 322090 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-07 11:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316587928e22944e5effd61bf21c6d888b312a9f2092c03f8dec444e8a63682bBlock Operator
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