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 324558 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 324584 epoch_slot_no: 584 block_no: 324541 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 00:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb023e723fb01d7f3decb2f0c4c90ec2c2238547e7bd7f60f20509a053e21dbddBlock Operator
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