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 328444 Details
Epoch: 15 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 328472 epoch_slot_no: 4472 block_no: 328427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2073 time: 2017-12-08 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc903fe82ac7fdf9829211196d9bd034e7ba0eeabf46564043039e32966c2adafBlock Operator
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