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 324350 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 324376 epoch_slot_no: 376 block_no: 324333 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-07 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a71366f7721a8bb519b1ce692c6ffba99214152ae0943048dd8db3bdd57acd6Block Operator
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