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 322791 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 322818 epoch_slot_no: 20418 block_no: 322775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3194 time: 2017-12-07 15:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710025f04ff69dfe36e3f7560e63901549b6530f2387ddcc4debcdc731118e83Block Operator
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