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 324114 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 324140 epoch_slot_no: 140 block_no: 324097 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2017-12-07 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0e0bf20ddccca3ebba71eedd53c7e5efe17b3cca1d3e3151b6cdfee597fae0Block Operator
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