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 326988 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 327014 epoch_slot_no: 3014 block_no: 326971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1385 time: 2017-12-08 14:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070d8eb721d34badea5ae1ee3c14d565dc274d02cf6c3e8c7a211f2ceafd5115Block Operator
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