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 323914 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 323941 epoch_slot_no: 21541 block_no: 323898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2017-12-07 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6a94846f078a935e955900fe92d553740ee6c079b6d22b73f447f48254828aBlock Operator
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