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 324152 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 324178 epoch_slot_no: 178 block_no: 324135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1212 time: 2017-12-07 22:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa415008a6aeda4d5ab002756f29c809012b8999a3b28bb586ab46f02f1187a01Block Operator
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