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 326823 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 326849 epoch_slot_no: 2849 block_no: 326806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3535 time: 2017-12-08 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b487261de50ca8ef60800ab77f4fff46021e8dadd3d8fce84ec743ddd50de3Block Operator
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