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 322286 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 322313 epoch_slot_no: 19913 block_no: 322270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2017-12-07 12:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa9f79f9f1f7243aa3493e9fc01670127f05e13fc92e4b290a9e595fd3255b4Block Operator
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