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 322753 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 322780 epoch_slot_no: 20380 block_no: 322737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1206 time: 2017-12-07 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c4ded94dd61290e2811fa46d713db16fe9253832131eef0e384dab7319e434cBlock Operator
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