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 326606 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 326632 epoch_slot_no: 2632 block_no: 326589 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1393 time: 2017-12-08 12:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e50966b22fda900193bc02bc359e32ed5a858c9313eb9bfa64c9ce007288ebBlock Operator
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