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 327758 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 327786 epoch_slot_no: 3786 block_no: 327741 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1028 time: 2017-12-08 18:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd252ff9dce63f5328291a9cb8be176a700d15122169cee883d78db3cc99a53eBlock Operator
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