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 327741 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 327769 epoch_slot_no: 3769 block_no: 327724 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3182 time: 2017-12-08 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa30102fcd474d941c475c57e393422202bd611142a884f5329dd9a80c6687e30Block Operator
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