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 326206 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326232 epoch_slot_no: 2232 block_no: 326189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee2463866f9114c496c8802de09e0e202d83a855b28053c77cc52d3d85944ddBlock Operator
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