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 328383 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 328411 epoch_slot_no: 4411 block_no: 328366 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 990 time: 2017-12-08 22:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe93e1860866cf13136cdca1e2fb24ebff78286158ff1be072cd60fc76951527dBlock Operator
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