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 324163 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 324189 epoch_slot_no: 189 block_no: 324146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2812 time: 2017-12-07 22:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3853cad8f0fe6bb9857ffad22dc5419c3fa13ee8b605a689c626aba15cc8288Block Operator
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