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 322992 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 323019 epoch_slot_no: 20619 block_no: 322976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-07 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9c00f89194dac03d85cd6c7ca07ac0df67a960ddf32c177a0f79454f1a29554Block Operator
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