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 327707 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 327735 epoch_slot_no: 3735 block_no: 327690 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2017-12-08 18:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c9bb5842e2f12203beca3f483b4058a6be5b79779338f9cd2ccf5efe2d0af31Block Operator
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