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 327037 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 327063 epoch_slot_no: 3063 block_no: 327020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3908 time: 2017-12-08 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1228323b41d760c274eedacb7500a358c587d3edeb5d48701dc5199e59fe90Block Operator
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