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 324366 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 324392 epoch_slot_no: 392 block_no: 324349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1670 time: 2017-12-07 23:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcaa1e84e86d92cd0cb18d27ba7356473dc9a97ec5a4a725560f1e5c8df0b5f1Block Operator
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