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 326706 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 326732 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 326689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74e57ab2c47917a0c780e8d114ce72f20b35d83cf638172601f8bb4b754786fBlock Operator
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