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 322525 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 322552 epoch_slot_no: 20152 block_no: 322509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2017-12-07 13:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a18ff314882fb75c7c9f926d2c629b5a4ff2d2296008d9cab1a101814449ed2Block Operator
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