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 326704 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326730 epoch_slot_no: 2730 block_no: 326687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fa4bb7b108638b4c95494f60498aa603e0eeb4eaaa5222855b0df30c7ea9f51Block Operator
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