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 328321 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 328349 epoch_slot_no: 4349 block_no: 328304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1708 time: 2017-12-08 21:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x230bc6a54d8ca0ea445f7ed6a9572353efb4d222cc55e72dff47df6d0045e7bfBlock Operator
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