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 326217 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326243 epoch_slot_no: 2243 block_no: 326200 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdac0895ed4a2d6abc6841f5b22d08236eca3f8cde7259687b08c0b45fe8cab69Block Operator
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