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 323481 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 323508 epoch_slot_no: 21108 block_no: 323465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2109 time: 2017-12-07 19:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7916817e9c185588ab6401420cb2a0ed49d8d63310656508c54ca1481a56305Block Operator
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