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 323945 Details
Epoch: 14 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 323972 epoch_slot_no: 21572 block_no: 323929 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2371 time: 2017-12-07 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27a6dea96ae680c6e7c8424f8b05e8c7bf21cfeefd020c72f768ba2a130e4c9Block Operator
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