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 323337 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 323364 epoch_slot_no: 20964 block_no: 323321 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2017-12-07 18:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a0c89fc72d6043551c4fd5afb6d9ea1a5910eaf62f0cfbc25ca9db2d072e76dBlock Operator
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