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 326214 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326240 epoch_slot_no: 2240 block_no: 326197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 914 time: 2017-12-08 10:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5b20d39bf231b8f5438f7a0146dc63935f54b992e9ed9e99edd314faaa82870Block Operator
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