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 326443 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326469 epoch_slot_no: 2469 block_no: 326426 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34e312712d1da30e24079ab70da6aade6a5a2bcfc2c154eb2483e0f4fa74fa9dBlock Operator
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