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 328385 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 328413 epoch_slot_no: 4413 block_no: 328368 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1347 time: 2017-12-08 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x281b39662d42bb5efcce7145f74f0ac6786c39db1bc43278370d8208db1c917bBlock Operator
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