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 327757 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 327785 epoch_slot_no: 3785 block_no: 327740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 18:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae88622333694ff68a51948c3957db4ee2eb58b69bf66fbe56fb5493cdb7b387Block Operator
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