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 325216 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 325242 epoch_slot_no: 1242 block_no: 325199 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75f62e8ef441984c9d07dd969b2aa6c110d6b3b0e424718e59f8cb409dad4e77Block Operator
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