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 326702 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326728 epoch_slot_no: 2728 block_no: 326685 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 12:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c5bfa3643e446acc97000abd478362dc51c9169ec8f50e004edf4b8c273d7caBlock Operator
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