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 324336 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 324362 epoch_slot_no: 362 block_no: 324319 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3890 time: 2017-12-07 23:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5db2576d1cfe5202bb0a7d8ccd42caca8246716e9c877987263da79b7c9a7f7Block Operator
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