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 325954 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 325980 epoch_slot_no: 1980 block_no: 325937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2468 time: 2017-12-08 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf05d84850cb9c1ee09c808566ce26f3e08ce19954d06271bab98def3f6e01b4aBlock Operator
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