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 324760 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 324786 epoch_slot_no: 786 block_no: 324743 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2821 time: 2017-12-08 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614b5ef5edc9460c564de1fa400066d39f28c078e6556cffc04979f94cc83c85Block Operator
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