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 322387 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 322414 epoch_slot_no: 20014 block_no: 322371 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2100 time: 2017-12-07 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76426541fb5eba2fc3c3efd15a5129f235b7d07c11eb08b48946deadd9179d29Block Operator
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