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 32303 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 32316 epoch_slot_no: 10716 block_no: 32300 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2017-10-01 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fc45f44552a79ffd7a64abd94d9f97c489f9ee47c89ebf6006a9b3a2dc94c66Block Operator
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