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 324142 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 324168 epoch_slot_no: 168 block_no: 324125 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2101 time: 2017-12-07 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa561498255723156a040b47cb9f739260c49a6672cb1925d8c63c9061eef14Block Operator
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