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 323626 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 323653 epoch_slot_no: 21253 block_no: 323610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2017-12-07 19:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e82c81e51cc67a9fca1d6e850054c140f4461b7f4a26e04e2bfddb8812b7068Block Operator
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