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 326422 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326448 epoch_slot_no: 2448 block_no: 326405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 11:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4348043be56035a9581bf75e1f05abde25d275510d89005d91193436c7c1354dBlock Operator
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